Research

The Canadian ACHD Research community has always been a leader in ACHD research. Here we highlight some recent publications from our members:

July 1, 2020

Impact of a 22q11.2 Microdeletion on Adult All-Cause Mortality in Tetralogy of Fallot Patients

van Mil S, Heung T, Malecki S, Van L, Chang J, Breetvelt E, Wald R, O…
Source, Can J Cardiol
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February 1, 2021

Outcomes in Young Adults With Tetralogy of Fallot and Pulmonary Annular Preserving or Transannular Patch Repairs

Ducas RA, Harris L, Labos C, Kumar Nair GK, Wald RM, Hickey EJ, Silve…
Source, Can J Cardiol
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July 15, 2020

Transition to adult care for adolescents with congenital heart disease - Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

Vonder Muhll I.
Source, Int J Cardiol.
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April 30, 2020

Heart University: a new online educational forum in paediatric and adult congenital cardiac care. The future of virtual learning in a post-pandemic world?

Tretter JT, Windram J, Faulkner T, Hudgens M, Sendzikaite S, Blom NA,…
Source, Cardiol Young.
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March 10, 2020

Tricuspid Intervention Following Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

Deshaies C, Trottier H, Khairy P, Al-Aklabi M, Beauchesne L, Bernier …
Source, J Am Coll Cardiol
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March 31, 2020

Preventing Complications in Pregnant Women With Cardiac Disease

Pfaller B, Sathananthan G, Grewal J, Mason J, D'Souza R, Spears D, Ki…
Source, J Am Coll Cardiol.
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August 13, 2020

Impact of Age and Sex on Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Measurements: After Tetralogy of Fallot Repair

Leonardi B, Drago F, Caldarone CA, Dahdah N, Dallaire F, Drolet C, Gr…
Source, JACC Cardiovasc Imaging.
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March 30, 2020

Advance care planning and palliative care in ACHD: the healthcare providers' perspective

Steiner JM, Oechslin EN, Veldtman G, Broberg CS, Stout K, Kirkpatrick…
Source, Cardiol Young
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January 1, 2021

Risk prediction models for heart failure admissions in adults with congenital heart disease

Cohen S, Liu A, Wang F, Guo L, Brophy JM, Abrahamowicz M, Therrien J,…
Source, Int J Cardiol.
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February 1, 2021

Outcomes in Young Adults With Tetralogy of Fallot and Pulmonary Annular Preserving or Transannular Patch Repairs

Ducas RA, Harris L, Labos C, Nair GKK, Wald RM, Hickey EJ, Silverside…
Source, Cardiol.
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July 15, 2020

Transition to adult care for adolescents with congenital heart disease - Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

Vonder Muhll I.
Source, Int J Cardiol.
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April 12, 2021

Medical education and training within congenital cardiology: current global status and future directions in a post COVID-19 world.

McMahon CJ, Tretter JT, Redington AN, Bu'Lock F, Zühlke L, Heying R, …
Source, Cardiol Young
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January 28, 2021

The Role of Ablation in Prevention of Recurrent Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Shocks in Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot

Kawada S, Chakraborty P, Downar E, Sanchez AP, Sathananthan G, Bhaska…
Source, CJC Open.
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April 6, 2021

COVID-19 in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

Broberg CS, Kovacs AH, Sadeghi S, Rosenbaum MS, Lewis MJ, Carazo MR, …
Source, J Am Coll Cardiol.
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