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Feb 22 2022
We would like to congratulate Dr Gillian Blue from Kids Heart Research, Heart Centre for Children who was awarded the Rising Star Award at the 2021...

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2022 Publications from Kids Heart Research

The team has published 45 peer-reviewed journal publications this year.

 

Melody valve insertion for relief of "Tricuspid" stenosis in an unbalanced atrioventricular septal defect
Cardiology in the Young, Jan-2022
Menahem S, Roberts PA, Tanous D.
https://doi.org/10.1017/s1047951121002419

Somatic, psychological and economic benefits of regular physical activity beginning in childhood
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, Jan-2022
Fitzgerald SA, Fitzgerald HT, Fitzgerald NM. 
https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.15879

Exercise Intolerance, Benefits, and Prescription for People Living With a Fontan Circulation: The Fontan Fitness Intervention Trial (F-FIT)-Rationale and Design
Frontiers in Pediatrics, Jan-2022
Tran DL, Gibson H, Maiorana AJ, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2021.799125

Whole genome sequencing in transposition of the great arteries and associations with clinically relevant heart, brain and laterality genes.
American Heart Journal, Feb-2022
Blue GM, Mekel M, Das D, et al. 
DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2021.10.185

Fontan operation at less than 3 years of age is not a risk factor for long-term failure
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Feb-2022
Cao JY, Marathe SP, Zannino D, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2022.05.001

The Ross/Ross-Konno procedure in infancy is a safe and durable solution for aortic stenosis
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Feb-2022
Luxford JC, Ayer JG, Betts K, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.06.066

The Australian National Standards of Care for Childhood-Onset Heart Disease (CoHD).
Heart, Lung and Circulation, Feb 2022.
Sholler G, Selbie L.
DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.09.009

Deleterious variants in CRLS1 lead to cardiolipin deficiency and cause an autosomal recessive multi-system mitochondrial disease
Human Molecular Genetics, Feb-2022
Lee RG, Balasubramaniam S, Stentenbach M, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1093/hmg/ddac040

Correlation of ventricular septal defect height and outcomes after complete atrioventricular septal defect repair
Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, Feb-2022
Fong LS, Youssef D, Ayer J, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivab263

Preliminary assessment of paediatric electrophysiology cardiac implantable electronic device resources around the world
Cardiology in the Young, Apr-2022
Corcia MC, Cohen MI, Paul T, Skinner JR, Shah M.
https://doi.org/10.1017/s1047951122000014

Increasing Use of Neonatal Catheter Intervention for Pulmonary Atresia With Intact Ventricular Septum: Management Trends From a Single Centre
Heart, Lung and Circulation, Apr-2022
Lawley C, Hockey K, Yeo LL, Liava’a M, Roberts P.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2021.08.025

Impairments in Pulmonary Function in Fontan Patients: Their Causes and Consequences
Frontiers in Pediatrics, Apr-2022
Laohachai K, Ayer J.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2022.825841

Branch pulmonary artery stent angioplasty in infants less than 10 kg
International Journal of Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease, Apr-2022
Cao BL, Mervis J, Adams P, Roberts P, Ayer J.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2022.825841

Nocturnal enuresis and sudden death—For whom the bell tolls?
Heart Rhythm, May-2022
Skinner JR, Caldwell PHY.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.02.008

CHDgene: A Curated Database for Congenital Heart Disease Genes
May-2022
Yang A, Alankarage D, Cuny H, et al.
https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCGEN.121.003539

Technique of Coronary Button Transfer Has no Impact on Neoaortic Root Size in Simple Transposition
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, May-2022
Salve GG, Edington AK, Vijayaraghavan A, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.04.007

Holter Recordings at Initial Assessment for Long QT Syndrome: Relationship to Genotype Status and Cardiac Events
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, May-2022
Waddell-Smith KE, Chaptynova AA, Li J, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.3390/jcdd9050164 

Revisiting QT prolongation in acute rheumatic fever – Relevance for hydroxychloroquine treatment
International Journal of Cardiology, May-2022
Perelini F, Agnew J, Skinner JR, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.05.053

Integrated psychological care in pediatric hospital settings for children with complex chronic illness and their families: a systematic review
Psychology & Health, May-2022
Marshall KH, Pincus KH, Tesson S, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2022.2072843

Impact of Fontan Fenestration on Long-Term Outcomes: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
Journal of the American Heart Association, Jun-2022
Daley M, Buratto E, King G, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.122.026087

 

Older age at Fontan completion is associated with reduced lung volumes and increased lung reactance
International Journal of Cardiology, Jun-2022
Laohachai K, Badal T, Thamrin C, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.06.037

Safety and efficacy of exercise training in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease: A systematic review and descriptive analysis
American Heart Journal, Jun-2022
Anderson CAJ, Suna JM, Keating SE, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2022.06.006

Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) Position Statement on the Follow-Up of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices 2022
Heart, Lung and Circulation, Jun-2022
Leitch J, Asakai H, Dawson L, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2022.05.001

Effect of Nitric Oxide via Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Ventilator-Free Days in Young Children Undergoing Congenital Heart Disease Surgery: The NITRIC Randomized Clinical Trial
JAMA, Jun-2022
Schlapbach LJ, Gibbons KS, Horton SB, et al. 
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2022.9376

A New Era of Genetic Testing in Congenital Heart Disease: A Review
Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine, July-2022
Morrish AM, Smith J, Enriquez A, et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2021.04.011

Associations between Bodyweight and Clinical Outcome in Patients Post-Fontan Procedure: A Systematic Review
Congenital Heart Disease, Jul-2022
Payne E, Wilson T, Haghighi M, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.32604/chd.2022.024775

Investigation of sudden cardiac arrest: Time to put guidelines into practice
Resuscitation, Jul-2022
Skinner JR, Kumar S.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2022.07.024

Fetal heart block: Vaginal delivery an option.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jul-2022
Gebara SA, Melov SJ, Alahakoon TI, Sholler G, Nayyar R.
https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13595

A diffusion MRI study of brain white matter microstructure in adolescents and adults with a Fontan circulation: Investigating associations with resting and peak exercise oxygen saturations and cognition
NeuroImage: Clinical, Aug-2022
Verrall CE, Chen J, Yeh CH, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2022.103151

Ten Years of Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation in Australia and New Zealand
Heart, Lung and Circulation, Aug-2022
Lawley CM, Tanous D, O’Donnell C, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2022.07.008

Left vocal cord palsy as a presenting feature of congenital cardiac disease
Journal Paediatrics and Child Health, Sep-2022
Davidson H, Syed K, Skinner JR, Cooper S.
DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16198

Cheyne-stokes Respiration in Children with Heart Failure
Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, Sep-2022
Singh J, Zaballa K, Kok H, et al. 
DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2022.03.001

Parent-child bonding and attachment during pregnancy and early childhood following congenital heart disease diagnosis
Health Psychology Review, Sep-2022
Tesson S, Butow PN, Marshall K, Fonagy P, Kasparian NA.
DOI:10.1080/17437199.2021.1927136

Body Mass Index Trajectory and Outcome Post Fontan Procedure
Journal of the American Heart Association, Sep-2022
Payne E, Garden F, d’Udekem Y, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.122.025931

Discovering the heart
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal, Sep-2022
Kim EJ, Dixon M, Bergin H.
https://issuu.com/australiannursingfederation/docs/anmj_2022_octdec_issuu

Four C’s- The key to supporting paediatric cardiac care closer to home
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal, Sep-2022
Ingold E, Meltz L, Scarfe G, Vitellaro J, Dinsmore N.
https://issuu.com/australiannursingfederation/docs/anmj_2022_octdec_issuu

Developmental rounds for paediatric cardiac patients
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal, Sep-2022
Kim EJ, Donaldson F.
https://issuu.com/australiannursingfederation/docs/anmj_2022_octdec_issuu

The Australian and New Zealand Fontan Registry Quality of Life Study: Protocol for a population-based assessment of quality of life among people with a Fontan circulation, their parents, and siblings. 
BMJ Open, Sep-2022
Marshall KH, d'Udekem Y, Winlaw DS, et al. 
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065726

Life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia and sudden death during electronic gaming: An international case series and systematic review
Heart Rhythm, Oct-2022
Lawley CM, Tester M, Sanatani S, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.08.003

Scaling Peak Oxygen Consumption for Body Size and Composition in People With a Fontan Circulation
Journal of the American Heart Association, Oct-2022
Wadey CA, Barker AR, Stuart G, et al. 
DOI:10.1161/JAHA.122.026181

Infants With Congenital Heart Disease at Risk of Early Atherosclerotic Disease
Journal of the American Heart Association, Nov-2022
Moustafa A, Popat H, Ayer J, et al. 
DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.122.025772

Reply to the Editor—E-Gaming Should Not Equal E-Fear
Heart Rhythm, Nov-2022
Lawley CM, Skinner JR, Turner C.
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.11.018

Cardio-Oncology Recommendations for Pediatric Oncology Patients: An Australian and New Zealand Delphi Consensus
JACC: ADVANCES, Dec-2022
Toro C, Felmingham B, Jessop S, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2022.100155

Insights into the genetic architecture underlying complex, critical congenital heart disease.
American Heart Journal, Dec-2022
Blue GM, Ip E, Troup M, et al. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2022.09.006

“The usual challenges of work are all magnified”: Australian paediatric health professionals’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
International Journal of Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease, Dec-2022
Akram F, Pidcock M, Oake D, Sholler GF, Farrar MA, Kasparian NA.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcchd.2022.100434

 

 

 

 

 

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