MUSC Health is now part of a small cohort of academic medical centers in the United States offering intestinal ultrasound to adult and pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Read the latest: https://bit.ly/3XrHNQv
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MUSC Neonatology is also one of the first in the nation to standardize the approach to diagnosing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) a severe intestinal disease, using adjunct bowel ultrasound for preterm babies. #innovation #nec #preterm
There is a new approach to monitoring Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) is essentially an abdominal ultrasound that’s painless and noninvasive. It doesn’t require any of the more intensive bowel preparation needed for invasive procedures like colonoscopies, and it doesn’t have any side effects. It’s also more efficient and cost-effective than CTs and MRIs, making it the fastest way to determine treatment responsiveness and/or reaction to medications. Dr. Carmine Suppa is leading the IUS pilot program at MUSC Children's Health and is one of a small group of pediatric gastroenterologists in the country who is trained to use IUS. https://lnkd.in/eckSTaq6
Intestinal Ultrasound: A New Approach to Monitoring Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Full Professor Cardiology-Clinical Electrophysiology Erasmus MC, Professor Translational Electrophysiology Technical University Delft, Medical Delta Professor, FEHRA
What is the current status on AF ablation in patients with congenital heart disease? Read our Top Story in Heart Rhythm Journal. Together with Can Zhang.
Heart Rhythm Journal invited Prof. Dr. Natasja M.S. de Groot, expert in arrhythmias in pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease, to write TOP STORIES ON PAEDIATRIC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with congenital heart disease. Read at: https://lnkd.in/eGYSxNqx
Top stories on catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in patients with congenital heart defects
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Point-of-care ultrasound is a safer, more reliable alternative to X-ray in diagnosing pneumonia and other lung issues. It's done in a way that provides information more quickly, yet it’s not widely considered the standard of care. Butterfly's iQ3 and iQ+ are capable of whole body imaging on a single probe, and even have presets dedicated to supporting accurate lung scanning. This article explores how POCUS can impact diagnosis and treatment of the lungs, particularly in pediatric care: https://lnkd.in/eh2TUECg #pocus #accurate #diagnosis #ultrasound
Transforming Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Pneumonia Through Point-Of-Care Lung Ultrasound - MedCity News
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In a remarkable medical evolution, congenital heart disease care has transitioned from a once bleak prognosis in childhood to a manageable chronic condition into adulthood. This shift highlights: ✅ Progressive medical advancements in diagnostics and treatment. ✅ Increased lifespan and quality of life for patients. ✅ The need for lifelong, specialized cardiac care. A testament to the strides in cardiology, this evolution opens avenues for future research and patient-centric care strategies in congenital heart disease. #Cardiology #Innovation #PatientCare
From the Member Sections | Navigating the Future: Congenital Heart Disease Care From Childhood to Adulthood - American College of Cardiology
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Two years ago, we developed a multidisciplinary clinic for complex pediatric movement disorders with collaborative subspecialists between Lurie Children’s Hospital and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. One major conversation was just how safe and / or common it was to place intrathecal Baclofen catheter tips in the cervical spine. Concerns about swallowing and breathing are valid with cervical ITB and the best evidence we have is from 2007. We do a majority of cervical catheter tip placements in patients with secondary dystonia or mixed generalized hypertonia. We looked at our 18 month experience with 25 cervical tip placements and found it to be both safe and effective. We are using this as baseline evidence to move forward with a multi-site study through the CPRN. Safety and efficacy of continuous intrathecal baclofen via cervical catheter tip: a retrospective case series - PubMed
Safety and efficacy of continuous intrathecal baclofen via cervical catheter tip: a retrospective case series - PubMed
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Please kindly check our new publication: Complications and Efficacies of Surgical Versus Transcatheter Closure for Pediatric Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defect: A Meta-Analysis This meta-analysis offers pivotal insights for clinicians grappling with the optimal approach to pediatric ostium secundum #ASD closure. The observed higher incidence of cardiac arrhythmias, pericardial effusions, and pulmonary complications in surgical closures underscores the challenges associated with this modality. In contrast, transcatheter closure, with its comparable efficacy and shorter hospital stays, emerges as an appealing and less invasive alternative. These findings equip clinicians with evidence to make informed decisions, optimizing patient outcomes. Subgroup analyses further refine recommendations, emphasizing tailored considerations for European pediatric patients, larger ASDs, and those under 8 years old, ultimately fostering personalized and improved care strategies.
Complications and Efficacies of Surgical Versus Transcatheter Closure for Pediatric Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defect: A Meta-Analysis - Bryan Gervais de Liyis, Anastasya Maria Kosasih, Gusti Ngurah Prana Jagannatha, Made Satria Yudha Dewangga, 2024
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Pediatric-onset ARVC may be suspected in early stages before progression to definite ARVC by the qualitative finding of an ms-RVOT - with three very curious case reports.
Mushroom-shaped right ventricular outflow tract (ms-RVOT) aneurysms may provide an early clue for the diagnosis of pediatric arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). #echofirst
Mushroom-Shaped Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Aneurysm May Provide an Early Clue in Pediatric Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
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In the world of fluid resuscitation for trauma patients, we are taught that fluids in general are not the go-to choice if we have options, but if we must use a standard IV fluid we should reach for lactated ringers solution (LRS). This is due to the electrolytes and more-neutral pH of the fluid. Many of us have also been taught that any line being used for blood transfusion should not have LRS pushed through it and should instead only have saline flooded through it. Current standard practice is to infuse blood products with a saline fluid in the line. This is to prevent formation of clots in the line while infusing. It was previously widely accepted that the calcium ions found within LRS could activate the clotting cascade within the whole blood unit being transfused and result in clots forming within the line or shortly after reaching the patient and resulting in emboli. However, research conducted post-1998 to present (when administration of boluses of calcium became more mainstream for trauma patients) has shown that while this can potentially be an issue, it is not observed to be occurring in instances when normal doses of calcium are being used any more frequently than it is in non-LRS lines (no increased risks until a concentration of 5g of calcium/L of LRS were measured (Walling, 1998). In fact, research measured that the delay experienced while switching a pre-established LRS line to a saline line to infuse blood products is more detrimental to patient outcomes than the marginal risk of clots. Has your service changed their protocols for blood products to include LRS in infusions? References: Walling, A. D. (1998, August 1). Use of Ringer’s lactate with emergency blood transfusion. American Family Physician. https://lnkd.in/eEtfQnqf
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February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, which aims to recognize those living with congenital heart disease and increase awareness of these conditions. Congenital heart diseases, also called congenital heart defects or CHDs, are birth defects that affect the structure of a baby’s heart and how it works. Approximately 1% of newborns are born with a CHD each year, and about 1 in 4 infants born with a CHD will need surgery or other procedures within their first year of life. Today there are more than 2.4 million children and adults in the U.S. living with CHDs. Learn about MarinHealth's Haynes Cardiovascular Institute, which provides full-service heart and vascular care, from education and prevention to state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics, minimally-invasive interventional procedures, heart surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation: https://lnkd.in/dRTzqZD
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Exploring the Depths of the Heart: 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography in Pediatric Care: The world of pediatric cardiology has been revolutionized by the advent of 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE). This advanced imaging technique allows doctors to view the heart in three dimensions, providing a detailed and comprehensive look at its structure and function. Children, particularly those with congenital heart defects, require precise and non-invasive imaging for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. 3D TEE is particularly useful during cardiac surgeries and interventions, as it guides the procedure in real-time. Recent guidelines have been established for performing comprehensive TEE examinations in children and patients with congenital heart disease. These guidelines include protocols for image acquisition and techniques for assessing specific structures and anomalies. In the past, the larger size of available 3D TEE probes limited 3D TEE assessment for older children and adults. With the introduction of the 9VT-D miniTEE by GE Healthcare in September of 2022, the applications of 3D TEE for CHD continue to expand, offering unparalleled insights into the pediatric heart for even smaller patients. Echocardiography remains a critical tool in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart diseases, paving the way for better outcomes and brighter futures for our youngest patients. Disclaimer: This post aims to inform and educate about the significance of 3D TEE in pediatric cardiology. For more detailed information and guidelines, please refer to the American Society of Echocardiography’s comprehensive recommendations. #GEHealthcare, #9VT, #PediatricEcho, #Congenital, #Echocardiography, #VividE95, #FutureofCardiology, #UltrasoundInnovation #VividUltraEdition #Cardiology #Cardiologist #TEE #MiniTEE #4DTEE #Ultrasound #CHD #SHD
Pediatric Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography: Safety and Feasibility in Young Patients
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