ACC/AHA 2008 Guidelines for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: Executive Summary

Coarctation of the aorta in the newborn

“…20 Imaging and haemodynamic evaluation by transthoracic echocardiography is the recommended investigation to confirm the type of congenital heart disease. 21 Transthoracic echocardiography has a sensitivity of 91% in detecting coarctation of the aorta and 100% for all cardiac defects. 22…”

The impact of the intensity of fear on patient’s delay regarding health care seeking behavior: a systematic review

“…For example, the prognosis for breast cancer and melanomas is better for patients if the problem is diagnosed within 3 months (Arndt et al 2002). Thrombolytic treatment for heart attack is more effective when given within 2 h (Davalos 2005), though it works best in the first 60 min (Warnes et al 2008). To achieve a reduction in mortality from the most prevalent diseases among people of working age [men and women from 15 to 64 years of age (Eurostat 2008)] in European countries [acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and cancer], a better understanding of the reasons for late and delayed diagnosis and consequent treatment in patients with potential symptoms of these diseases is required (Caplan and Helzlsouer 1992; Moser et al 2007).…”

Long-Term Efficacy of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot ― Role of Anti-tachycardia Pacing ―

“…Previous data suggest that the need for reintervention increases after the second decade. 20 In Japan, Mizuno et al showed that pulmonary stenosis and pulmonary regurgitation are the most common reasons for reoperation. 21 In the present study, surgical intervention was indicated at an appropriate time because all patients had regular follow-up with a cardiologist and a pediatric cardiologist with expertise in adult CHD.…”