A broad spectrum of procedures ranging from basic diagnostic cardiac catheterization to transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) has progressed to the point where such techniques are ...

Because of new developments in procedures, technology and expertise, considerations for using catheterization to treat children born with heart defects in addition to its role in diagnosis are ...

Cardiac Catheterization Care As pediatric cardiac catheterization procedures become more advanced, the need to anticipate ...

Background: We sought to determine the rate of adverse events in pediatric cardiac catheterization procedures and determine patient and procedural characteristics predictive of events. Methods: A ...

Dr. Reddy and Dr. Alan Nugent perform a cath lab procedure on a patient without using radiation via MRI. (Courtesy of: Children’s Health) Dallas-based Children’s Health is conducting radiation-free ...

Powered by SBIR grant funding, PolyVascular advances options for children in need of pulmonary valve replacement with its polymeric stent-mounted valve small enough for the tiniest patients. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A joint statement outlines best practices for training and competency in cardiac catheterization for congenital ...

Christian Ellington, age 4 of Phenix City, was among the first heart catheterization patients in the new Bruno Pediatric Heart Center on Monday. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 15, 2012) – The Joseph S. Bruno ...

A major difference between children and adults is that in pediatric patients, age and, particularly, weight and length of the patient are decisive factors determining the choice of CVC type and ...

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine offers a 36-month fellowship in pediatric cardiology. The Division of Cardiology within the Department of Pediatrics also teaches introductory ...

One of the main problems in interpreting the literature concerning infectious complications of CVCs is the inconsistent use of terms and definitions. Furthermore, it is often unclear exactly how the ...