Background: Since September 2012, 170 confirmed infections with Middle East respiratory
syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) have been reported to the World Health Organization, …

Background: Thirty-two patients with scimitar syndrome were seen in the period between
1975 and 1995. There were 11 male and 21 female patients. Median age at diagnosis was 7 …

Pulmonary vein (PV) stenosis develops as a progressive and usually lethal complication
after surgical repair of total anomalous PV connection. Conventional surgical repair for the …

Background. Progressive stenosis of the pulmonary veins after repair of total anomalous
pulmonary venous drainage is frequently refractory to surgical therapy. Methods. Retrospective …

OBJECTIVES After a panel process, recommendations on the use of sutureless and rapid
deployment valves in aortic valve replacement were given with special respect as an …

Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a main cause of nosocomial infection in the critical care
area. The development of BSI affects the surgical outcome and increases intensive care unit (…

Background. Recent reports have cited improving results for surgical management of
isolated total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage. Complex cases (with other cardiac …

Complete atrioventricular septal defects: results of repair, risk factors, and freedom from
reoperation. - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign in | Create an account https://orcid.org Europe PMC …

Background Socioeconomic and racial (SER) disparities among patients with congenital
heart disease (CHD) may limit access to high-quality care. We characterized the national SER …

Patients with complex systemic and pulmonary venous anatomy, common atrioventricular
canal defects and conotruncal anomalies have traditionally been routed to univentricular …