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Cardiology
Pandemic offers insight into potential cause of Kawasaki disease
April 12, 2021
Given the high prevalence of Kawasaki disease during the pandemic, Japanese investigators determined that droplet or contact transmission of pathogens is likely not a major route causing the development of the disease.
Is there a link between adult-onset heart failure and preterm birth?
April 12, 2021
A higher risk of adult-onset heart failure was found in this Swedish study that investigated its association with singleton live births before 37 weeks gestation.
FDA approves device for treatment of congenital heart defects
March 29, 2021
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the stamp of approval for Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve System, a first in the world device to treat congenital heart defects.