Adults born premature have smaller cardiac chamber sizes, and some develop right ventricular (RV) dysfunction. Risk factors for RV dysfunction into adulthood remain unclear.

Patients with moderate aortic stenosis (AS) and cardiac damage have poor prognosis, and whether early aortic valve replacement benefits these patients is under investigation. However, besides valvular hemodynamics, comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) can contribute to myocardial damage and affect prognosis. We investigated the impact of renal function on myocardial remodeling and […]

An echocardiographic algorithm to estimate pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (ePCWP) and pulmonary vascular resistance (ePVR) has been recently validated versus right heart catheterization.

The patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in the preterm infant. While pharmacotherapy can be effective, it is difficult to predict whether a patient will respond, leading to delays in care. Machine learning has emerged as a powerful tool to interpret clinical data to predict clinical outcomes but has not yet been applied to this question. We aimed […]

Acute type A aortic dissection represents a critical cardiac surgical emergency and carries a significant mortality risk. While computed tomography angiography is the standard for initial diagnosis, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is indispensable in the intraoperative setting. This article discusses intraoperative TEE findings in patients undergoing surgery for type A aortic dissection, […]