CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

This study tested two ways to help teenagers with congenital heart disease prepare to manage their own health as they move from pediatric to adult healthcare. Researchers compared an 18-month educational smartphone app against a single, in-person session with a clinic nurse. The …

This study tested a special light sensor placed on the skin to measure oxygen levels in the liver of children with congenital heart disease. Researchers wanted to see if this painless, noninvasive method could reliably detect early signs of liver problems or shock. The goal was t…

This study tested a new, portable ultrasound device called RAPID that takes a picture of a baby's heart in under a minute. Researchers compared the image quality from this new device to the standard heart ultrasound used in hospitals. The goal was to see if this faster, simpler d…

This study tested a 6-session program called PRISM, designed to teach stress management and resilience skills to adults living with congenital heart disease. Researchers wanted to see if the program was practical to deliver and if it could improve participants' ability to cope, t…

This study tested if adding a fun, game-like activity called orienteering to standard heart rehabilitation is as good as regular walking. It involved 40 adults with various heart conditions who were already in a rehab program. Researchers measured heart rate, physical effort, and…

This study tested whether a specific nerve-block technique could help manage pain in children after heart surgery. Researchers compared the technique to standard care in 48 children undergoing corrective heart surgery. The main goal was to see if the nerve block reduced the need …

This study tested whether an 8-week online exercise program could safely help children with pacemakers become more active and improve their strength and quality of life. Kids aged 6-18 were randomly assigned to either join live, supervised group workouts via video call three time…

This study aimed to understand how different pressure settings on a breathing machine affect heart function in young children with congenital heart disease. Researchers monitored 58 children under 5 years old who were on ventilators. They carefully adjusted pressure levels and us…

This study aimed to discover the genetic causes of congenital heart disease by studying families in Uganda and Nigeria. Researchers analyzed DNA from over 1,200 participants to understand why these heart defects occur, focusing on unique genetic backgrounds in Africa. The goal wa…

This study looked at whether giving vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps children's hearts recover better after a minimally invasive procedure to fix common heart defects. Researchers gave 86 children either the vitamin or no vitamin for 28 days after their procedure. They measured heart …

This research study aimed to understand if viruses in pregnant women, especially those with diabetes, might increase the risk of heart defects in their babies. Researchers analyzed blood and stool samples from 114 women to look for viruses and the body's immune response to them. …

This study aimed to better understand why babies born with heart defects sometimes suffer brain injuries during the surgery needed to fix their hearts. Researchers followed 38 infants under one year old, using brain scans and blood tests before and after surgery to look for signs…