Long chain free fatty acids (FFA) are the preferred metabolic substrates of myocardium
under aerobic conditions. However, under ischemic conditions long chain FFA have been …

Background—Recent data suggest that the Berlin Heart EXCOR Pediatric ventricular assist
device is superior to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for bridge to heart …

Background: Congenital heart surgery has improved the survival of patients with even the
most complex defects, but the long-term survival after these procedures has not been fully …

Abstract As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases surge worldwide, an urgent need
exists to enhance our understanding of the role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation …

The role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the management of severely
ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to evolve. The purpose of …

Importance Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a surgically repairable form of cyanotic congenital
heart disease. Multicenter data for long-term survival following repair are sparse. Objective …

Objectives: The goal of this study was to delineate outcomes of children weighing< 10 kg
supported with the Berlin Heart EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device (EXCOR …

Objectives: STAT Mortality Categories (developed 2009) stratify congenital heart surgery
procedures into groups of increasing mortality risk to characterize case mix of congenital …

Aims Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital malformation. Despite
the worldwide burden to patient wellbeing and health system resource utilization, tracking of …

Background Prior research has focused on early outcomes after congenital heart surgery,
but less is known about later risks. We aimed to determine the late causes of death among …