CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

This study tested a special nerve block (serratus anterior plane block) to see if it could reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers like fentanyl in children after heart surgery. 48 children with congenital heart disease took part. The goal was to improve pain control and …

This study tested a program called PRISM designed to help adults with congenital heart disease build resilience and manage stress. Researchers enrolled 78 participants to see if the program was feasible and if it improved resilience scores. The goal was to support emotional well-…

This study looked at whether children aged 6–18 with pacemakers could benefit from doing group exercise sessions online. 36 children were split into two groups: one did supervised video workouts three times a week for eight weeks, while the other received only education and phone…

This study tested whether a 10-day online speech therapy program could help infants with congenital heart disease who rely on feeding tubes. Twenty babies aged 0 to 12 months participated. Researchers measured changes in milk intake and swallowing ability before and after the onl…

This study looked at how well a procedure called catheter ablation works for treating abnormal heart rhythms in people with congenital heart disease. Researchers followed 40 patients for one year after the procedure to see if the abnormal rhythm came back. The goal was to underst…

This study looked at whether viruses in pregnant women with diabetes might increase the risk of congenital heart defects in their babies. Researchers analyzed blood and stool samples from 114 women to detect enteroviruses and other viruses. The goal was to gather knowledge for fu…

This study tested whether children aged 1 to 17 could wear a small adhesive heart monitor (Zio patch) for up to 14 days. The goal was to see if the patch stays on and gives clear heart signals. 36 children took part, and the study looked at how much usable heart data the patch re…

This study looked at whether eHealth tools like video chats, online monitoring, and apps can help families manage long-term childhood illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and preterm birth. Researchers worked with 720 families in Sweden and Denmark to see if these digital aid…

This study looked at the genetic causes of congenital heart disease (heart problems present at birth) in over 1,200 people from Uganda and Nigeria. Researchers collected DNA from affected children and their family members to find gene changes linked to the condition. The goal was…

This study looked at whether giving pregnant mothers extra oxygen can increase oxygen levels in the brains of fetuses with congenital heart disease. Researchers used MRI and ultrasound to measure changes in 53 fetuses. The goal is to find out if this approach could one day be use…

This study tested whether a smartphone app (MyREADY Transition CHD) helps 16-17 year olds with congenital heart disease learn to manage their own health as they move from pediatric to adult care. 207 teens used either the app for 18 months or had a single session with a nurse. Re…

This study tested whether a noninvasive light-based monitor (NIRS) can accurately measure oxygen levels in the liver of children with heart disease. Researchers enrolled 100 children undergoing heart catheterization to compare the sensor readings with standard blood samples. If p…

This study looked at 38 babies under 1 year old with congenital heart disease who needed heart surgery. The goal was to understand what causes brain injury around the time of surgery. Researchers used MRI scans and blood tests to find risk factors, and they plan to use this data …

This study looked at whether a special MRI scan (4D Flow) can measure blood flow in the lungs as accurately as the standard invasive test (cardiac catheterization) in people with pulmonary hypertension linked to congenital heart disease. Researchers enrolled 50 patients aged 7 an…

This study looked at whether giving thiamine (vitamin B1) for 28 days after a heart procedure helps the heart's structure and function in children with certain heart defects. The study involved 86 children aged 6 months to 18 years. Researchers measured heart changes using ultras…

This study checked if an Apple Watch can reliably measure heart and fitness data in people with heart conditions and athletes. Fifty adults wore the watch while doing treadmill tests and a 6-minute walk. The goal was to see if smartwatch readings match those from hospital-grade e…

This study looked at how changing the pressure in a breathing machine (ventilator) affects the heart's ability to pump blood in children under 5 with congenital heart disease. Researchers tested different pressure levels in 58 children to see how their hearts responded. The goal …

This study tested a new portable ultrasound device that takes a single heart image in under a minute from the chest area. It involved 22 infants under 1 year old with congenital heart disease. The goal was to see if the quick images were as good as standard heart ultrasound image…

This study looked at whether orienteering (navigating a course) is as good as regular walking for heart rehab. 40 adults with heart disease participated. Researchers measured heart rate and enjoyment during both activities. The goal was to see if orienteering offers similar heart…