A search of peer-reviewed literature was conducted to identify reports that provide data on
complications associated with pregnancy in women with structural congenital heart disease …

Aims Data regarding pregnancy outcome in women with congenital heart disease (CHD) are
limited. Methods and results In 1802 women with CHD, 1302 completed pregnancies were …

The cardiac autonomic nervous system (cANS) regulates cardiac adaptation to different
demands. The heart is an asymmetrical organ, and in the selection of adequate treatment of …

Background—To facilitate the optimal timing of pulmonary valve replacement, we analyzed
preoperative thresholds of right ventricular (RV) volumes above which no decrease or …

Aims Mortality in adults with congenital heart disease is known to be increased, yet its extent
and the major mortality risks are unclear. Methods and results The Dutch CONCOR national …

Background—Pulmonary regurgitation (PR) late after total correction for tetralogy of Fallot
may lead to progressive right ventricular (RV) dilatation and an increased incidence of …

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is becoming an important tool in the clinical
management of patients with congenital heart disease. Because of the diverse problems …

Background Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension after pulmonary embolism is
associated with high morbidity and mortality. Understanding the incidence of chronic …

Objectives Adequate prepregnancy prediction of maternal cardiovascular and offspring risk
is important for counselling and management of pregnancy in women with congenital heart …

Background—Right ventricular (RV) function is an important prognostic marker in patients
with pulmonary hypertension. The present evaluation assessed the prognostic value of RV …