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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedCzosek RJ, Spar DS, Anderson JB
Predictors and outcomes of arrhythmia on stage I palliation of single ventricle patients.
This study investigated associated risks for arrhythmias in pediatric patients with single ventricle disease undergoing stage I palliation (S1P). The NPC-QIC (National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative) database was used to obtain retrospective patient, surgical, medication, and arrhythmia data. Bivariate analysis of variables associated with arrhythmias and survival was performed at the time of stage II palliation. Of the 2,048 included patients, 36% had arrhythmia noted in their S1P hospitalization, with supraventricular tachycardia (12%) and focal atrial tachycardia (11%) the most common. At discharge, 11% of patients were on an antiarrhythmic medication. Increased risk of arrhythmias were associated with heterotaxy syndrome, younger age at S1P, male sex, and additional anomalies. Increased mortality was associated with female sex, while decreased mortality was associated with antiarrhythmic medication and digoxin use.
AHRQ-funded; HS021114.
Citation: Czosek RJ, Spar DS, Anderson JB .
Predictors and outcomes of arrhythmia on stage I palliation of single ventricle patients.
JACC Clin Electrophysiol 2022 Sep;8(9):1136-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2022.06.010..
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Outcomes, Children/Adolescents
Demianczyk AC, Bechtel Driscoll CF, Karpyn A
Coping strategies used by mothers and fathers following diagnosis of congenital heart disease.
This study’s objective was to identify parental coping strategies following diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) and compare use of coping strategies among different groups (mothers vs. fathers, prenatal vs. postnatal diagnosis). A diverse sample of 34 parents (20 mothers and 14 fathers) of young children with CHD participated in semistructured interviews. Parents described using between 1 and 10 different adaptive and maladaptive strategies measured by the COPE Inventory, an instrument that assesses common adult responses to stress. Mothers were more likely than fathers to report a focus on and venting of emotions (70% vs 21.43%) and behavioral disengagement (25% vs. 0%). Parents who had received a prenatal diagnosis described a greater variety of coping strategies compared to parents who received a postnatal CHD diagnosis (6.23 vs 4.52) and more often reported positive reinterpretation and growth, behavioral disengagement, and denial.
AHRQ-funded; HS026393.
Citation: Demianczyk AC, Bechtel Driscoll CF, Karpyn A .
Coping strategies used by mothers and fathers following diagnosis of congenital heart disease.
Child Care Health Dev 2022 Jan;48(1):129-38. doi: 10.1111/cch.12913..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Chronic Conditions