Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
No difference between losartan and atenolol treatments for aortic-root dilation
Key clinical point: No significant difference in aortic-root dilation was found in children and young adults with Marfan’s syndrome treated with...
Conference Coverage
Energy drink poison control calls involved cardiac, neurologic effects
Key clinical point: Energy drink exposures commonly involve children and may lead to serious cardiac and neurologic effects in adults. Major...
News
Hypertension in children ups risk of cognitive dysfunction
Key clinical point: Early recognition of hypertension in children is important as it is associated with cognitive dysfunction. Major finding: For...
News
Adenotonsillectomy offers moderate cardiac benefits in children
Key clinical point: Adenotonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea has moderate cardiac benefit. Major finding: No statistically...
News
Myocardial geometry, function altered in obese children
Key clinical point: Obese children and adolescents have increased left ventricular mass, decreased LV diastolic function, and other adverse...
News
First appropriate use criteria for transthoracic echocardiography released for suspected pediatric heart disease
Guidelines
AHA/ACC: No to universal ECG screen in healthy young people
Key clinical point: Don’t use 12-lead ECG to screen healthy young people for cardiovascular abnormalities. Major finding: Insufficient information...
Guidelines
NHLBI expert panel issues guideline on sickle cell disease
Major finding: The two most widely available disease-modifying therapies for SCD, hydroxyurea and long-term transfusions, are underused, in large...
News
Statins slowed atherosclerosis in children with familial hypercholesterolemia
Key clinical point: Statins seem to normalize heart disease risk in children with familial hypercholesterolemia.Major Finding: Progression of...
From the Journals
NHLBI expert panel issues guidelines on sickle cell disease
The “much anticipated” guideline to help primary-care and emergency clinicians improve the management of sickle cell disease includes a consensus...