Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects, but the full extent of its genetic underpinnings has ...

Merck has signed a licensing deal with Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals worth up to $2 billion for its experimental heart ...

In some ways, I have won the lottery of experiences living with a rare disease. My clinical diagnosis of Marfan syndrome when I was a child was straightforward: my brother and I went to the ...

The sudden passing of former Transportation Minister Kuo Yao-chi due to aortic dissection shocks many and highlights a cardiovascular emergency that demands attention. Aortic dissection, often ...

People with Down syndrome are denied organ transplants. Charlotte Woodward received one and she wants others to have the same ...

Our findings suggest deeper issues are contributing to the increase in the disease, particularly in Black women. Barriers to health care are critical. These include insurance gaps, transportation ...

The hallmark symptom of aortic dissection is sudden, severe chest pain that may radiate to the back. Dr. You Hao-chun, the director of cardiovascular surgery at Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, ...

Clinicians from King George’s Medical University in Lucknow, India, have described their treatment of a patient with Marfan syndrome who experienced scleral melt. Writing in BMJ Case Reports, the ...

In addition to developmental concerns, children with Down syndrome often suffer from severe health issues, including congenital heart disease (CHD). "Nearly 60% of children with Down syndrome face ...

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gstt.sthames.nhs.uk Objective: To assess the frequency of systemic venous collaterals to the atria, which may cause desaturation, after stage II reconstructive surgery for hypoplastic left heart ...