Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology

New discoveries benefit infants, children and young adults.

Science News

Cardiovascular Health in the Transition From Adolescence to Emerging Adulthood
Cardiovascular Toxicity in Patients Treated for Childhood Cancer
Blood Culture–Negative Endocarditis
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Considerations for Competitive Sports Participation for Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities

Journals

Think Outside the PFO: Paradoxical Embolism due to Anomalous Drainage of a Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava
Heterogeneous Dysregulation of Myosin Super-Relaxation and Energetics in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Partial Heart Transplantation: Early Experience With Pediatric Heart Valve Replacements That Grow
Prevalence of Cardiovascular‐Kidney‐Metabolic Stages in US Adolescents and Relationship to Social Determinants of Health
Systemic Changes in Adults With a Fontan Circulation: Insights From the Plasma Proteome

Continuing Education

Attendees discuss a poster presentation during #AHA23 in Phladelphia.
Through active engagement and participation at local and national levels, Young Hearts Council members help shape public policy and clinical standards. Members are encouraged to remain active advocates — political, scientific and organizational — to promote the well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with congenital and acquired heart disease.

The CVSN Council accelerates the discovery, interpretation, and application of science to enhance cardiovascular health and treat cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The council helps develop scientific statements and advisories, guide professional education activities, provide scientific expertise, conduct research, translate findings, and promote evidence-based practices in clinical settings.

American Heart Association Professional Members

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