Thromboprophylaxis strategies for children with single-ventricle circulations (superior or total cavo-pulmonary connections) after stent implantation

Cardiac critical care of the post-operative congenital heart disease patient

Cardiac critical care has become an increasingly complex subspecialty, involving multiple subspecialists to support patients with congenital heart disease. This requires understanding of their physiology and the impact of medical interventions. The purpose of this article is to provide a concise review of the current strategies utilized by cardiac intensivists to optimize outcomes for this vulnerable patient population, with the goal of broadening the knowledge of other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Low-dose aspirin-induced gastric mucosal injury after Fontan surgery in an adolescent

Low-dose aspirin (LDA)-induced gastric mucosal injury always requires rigorous follow-up while taking LDA, even in adolescents, and after a long time from the start of LDA.