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Research shows that children growing up with a chronic heart condition can face a lifetime of complications that require more research and clinical innovations to ensure this population is offered the best quality of life possible.
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One of the few large studies to report long-term outcomes in cardiac patients treated in childhood with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has found overall favorable outcomes among survivors, as reported by families.
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A recent study led by Dr. Naim found that Hispanic and African-American children are less likely than their white counterparts to receive conventional CPR.
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Research initiated by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia shows great variation among use of ECMO in critically ill children with cardiovascular conditions and aims to improve strategies and outcomes.
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Featured research at Cardiology 2017 Conference covers broad range of topics in children’s heart disease. Eight presentations in congenital heart disease are highlighted in these news briefs.
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Critically ill children gain no extra benefit from controlling blood sugar at the lower of two levels within the usual care range, says a CHOP research leader.
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Two CHOP Critical Care physicians co-authored a national study showing how timing is crucial when using epinephrine in hospitalized children with cardiac arrest.
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An expert in critical care at CHOP is the lead author of a new consensus statement just published by the American Heart Association, calling for greater attention to improving CPR throughout the U.S.
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CHOP experts are co-authors of two large studies of outcomes after in-hospital cardiac arrest, showing longer CPR times improve survival rates for children and adults.
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Cardiac experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia explain the new American Heart Association guidelines for cardiac emergencies.