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Non-Invasive Techniques In Pediatric Dyslipidemia
Damon B. Dixon, MD, at Phoenix Children’s Cardiology, is the author to this EndoText chapter. Dr. Dixon brings nationally recognized expertise in pediatric cardiovascular risk assessment and non?invasive vascular imaging.
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Study Examines Surgery vs. Surveillance for Vascular Rings
A recent study from Phoenix Children’s cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons examines how best to manage children with vascular rings, comparing surgical treatment with observation over time.
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Factors That Impact SCPC Outcomes
A recent review led by Arash Sabati, MD, a cardiologist with Phoenix Children's, explores the superior cavopulmonary connection (SCPC), a key procedure for children with.
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A transposase-derived gene required for human brain development
A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances and featuring Phoenix Children’s investigators Michael Kruer, MD and Patricia Cornejo,, MD reveals a previously unknown requirement for somatic genetic diversity among neurons in normal brain development.
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Surgical thoracic duct decompression: The right choice for Fontan-associated protein-losing enteropathy?
A newly published article in JTCVS Techniques presents an innovative cardiothoracic surgical approach focused on addressing a specific technical challenge while supporting efficiency and reproducibility in the operating room.
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Surgical Systemic Vein Turndown For Thoracic Duct Decompression in Fontan Patients With Protein-Losing Enteropathy: Role of Multimodality Imaging
A recent American College of Cardiology expert analysis reviews surgical systemic vein (innominate vein) turndown as a promising treatment for protein?losing enteropathy (PLE) in patients with Fontan circulation.
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National Leadership in Fontan Outcomes Research
A landmark study led by Phoenix Children’s Dr. Deepti Bhat and collaborators has been published in Circulation, one of the most highly regarded and influential journals in cardiovascular medicine.
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Mavacamten in Adolescents with Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
First-in-class drug brightens outlook for those diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in childhood.
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Decreasing Time Between Birth and BAS Improves Outcomes in Infants with d-TGA
Infants with dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) are at high risk for hemodynamic compromise in the immediate postnatal period due to dependence on intracardiac mixing for oxygen delivery.
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Phoenix Children's Research Institute Study Identifies FOXF1 Enhancers Involved in Rare Lung Disease
The FOXF1 protein is critically important in pulmonary vascular development, specifically responsible for the extension and branching of airways and blood vessels in the developing lung.
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Accuracy of Elastography Versus Biopsy in Assessing Severity of Liver Fibrosis in Young Fontan Patients
Patients born with single ventricle CHD undergo staged surgical palliation culminating in total cavo-pulmonary anastomosis (also known as Fontan or Kreutzer procedure).
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Early Experience Using Implanted Hemodynamic Monitor (CardioMEMs) for Hemodynamic Assessment during Exercise in Pediatric Patients with Fontan Circulation
We report our experience with 4 children, in whom implanted hemodynamic monitor was utilized to assess Fontan pressures during exercise.