Publishing patterns and citation performance of manuscripts relating to paediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease: comparison of paediatric and adult cardiology journals

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Rohit S. Loomba ◽  
Danielle Sheikholeslami ◽  
Aaron Dyson ◽  
Saul Flores ◽  
Enrique Villarreal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Lower Number ◽  
The Other ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
H Index ◽  
Paediatric Cardiology ◽  
Number Of Citations

Abstract Background: Manuscripts pertaining to paediatric cardiology and CHD have been published in a variety of different journals. Some of these journals are journals dedicated to paediatric cardiology, while others are focused on adult cardiology. Historically, it has been considered that manuscripts published in journals devoted to adult cardiology have greater citation potential. Our objective was to compare citation performance between manuscripts related to paediatric cardiology and CHD published in paediatric as opposed to adult cardiology journals. Methods: We identified manuscripts related to paediatric cardiology and CHD published in five journals of interest during 2014. Of these journals, two were primarily concerned with adult cardiology, while the other three focused on paediatric cardiology. The number of citations for these identified manuscripts was gathered from Google Scholar. We compared the number of citations (median, mean, and 25th, 75th, 90th, and 95th percentiles), the potential for citation, and the h-index for the identified manuscripts. Results: We identified a total of 828 manuscripts related to paediatric cardiology and congenital heart as published in the 5 journals during 2014. Of these, 783 (95%) were published in journals focused on paediatric cardiology, and the remaining 45 (5%) were published in journals focused on adult cardiology. The median number of citations was 41 in the manuscripts published in the journals focused on adult cardiology, as opposed to 7 in journals focused on paediatric cardiology (p < 0.001). The h-index, however, was greater for the journals dedicated to paediatric cardiology (36 versus 27). Conclusion: Approximately one-twentieth of the work relating to paediatric cardiology and CHD is published in journals that focus predominantly on adult cardiology. The median number of citations is greater when manuscripts concerning paediatric cardiology and CHD are published in these journals focused on adult cardiology. The h-index, however, is higher when the manuscripts are published in journals dedicated to paediatric cardiology. While such publications in journals that focus on adult cardiology tend to generate a greater number of citations than those achieved for works published in specialised paediatric cardiology journals, the potential for citation is no different between the journals. Due to the drastically lower number of manuscripts published in journals dedicated to adult cardiology, however, median performance is different.

THE TREATMENT OF THE PIERRE ROBIN SYNDROME

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1962 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 450-458
Author(s):  
Marvin H. Goldberg ◽  
Roger H. Eckblom
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
The Other ◽  
Pierre Robin Syndrome ◽  
Traction Device ◽  
Method Of Production ◽  
Traction System ◽  
Pierre Robin

The diagnosis of the Pierre Robin Syndrome, cleft palate, micrognathia, and golssoptosis is re-emphasized. The clinical symptoms are discussed. The treatments advocated in the literature are described. A simple traction device, employing a horizontal suture through the mid-body of the tongue and an elastic traction system, is explained. Five cases of the syndrome are reported. In one the condition was mild; in the other four the tongue traction device was employed. In one sick infant with a congenital heart disease a tracheotomy had to be performed. Much difficulty was experienced following this, and the operation is only recommended when traction alone does not control the handling of the profusion of mucus and bouts of apnea. A removable acrylic palatine obturator was used as an adjunct to nipple feedings in three patients, with excellent results. The method of production of this "false palate" is described.

Outcomes and Prognostic Factors for Adult Patients With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Primary or Reoperative Systemic Atrioventricular Valve Surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 346-353
Author(s):  
Elizabeth H. Stephens ◽  
Jiho Han ◽  
Jonathan Ginns ◽  
Marlon Rosenbaum ◽  
Paul Chai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Atrioventricular Septal Defect ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mitral Valve Stenosis ◽  
Atrioventricular Valve ◽  
Exact Test

Background: Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) undergoing systemic atrioventricular valve (SAVV) surgery are a complex, understudied population. We assessed midterm outcomes and prognostic factors in ACHD undergoing SAVV surgery. Methods: We performed retrospective evaluation of ACHD undergoing SAVV surgery from January 2005 to February 2016: 14 (33%) patients with congenital mitral valve stenosis/regurgitation, 15 (35%) with atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), and 14 (33%) with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) with systemic tricuspid valve regurgitation. Adverse events were defined as mortality, reoperation on SAVV, and late more-than-moderate (> moderate) SAVV regurgitation. Statistical analysis was performed using Fisher’s exact test and one-way analysis of variance as well as univariate and multivariate risk factor analysis. Results: Fifteen (35%) patients had preoperative systemic ventricular dysfunction, including 13 patients with ccTGA (93%, P < .001). Twenty-three (54%) patients underwent valve repair, 20 (47%) patients underwent replacement, and 20 (47%) patients underwent an associated procedure. Replacement was higher in patients with ccTGA (86%) than the other groups ( P < 0.01). Thirty-seven patients (91% of survivors) were free of significant SAVV regurgitation at last follow-up, with patients with AVSD having greater regurgitation grades compared to the other groups ( P < 0.01). In-hospital mortality, late mortality, late > moderate SAVV regurgitation, and SAVV reoperation rates were 5% (n = 2), 2% (n = 1), 9% (n = 3), and 7% (n = 3), respectively. On multivariate analysis, predischarge SAVV regurgitation grade was the only significant predictor of adverse events (odds ratio = 8.2, 95% confidence interval: 1.1-63.8, P = .045). Conclusion: Overall outcomes in this challenging population are good. The single factor associated with adverse events was predischarge SAVV regurgitation grade.

Paediatric Cardiology – James William Brown

2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
James L. Wilkinson ◽  
Leon M. Gerlis ◽  
Robert H. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Paediatric Cardiology ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Subject

“When the history of congenital heart disease comes to be written, Brown will be given a high and honourable place along with Farre, Peacock, Fallot, Théremin, Vierordt, and Maude Abbott, as one whose labours have contributed vitally to the subject.”1

scholarly journals Recommendations from the Association of European Paediatric Cardiology for training in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 438-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianfranco Butera ◽  
Gareth J. Morgan ◽  
Caroline Ovaert ◽  
Rui Anjos ◽  
Isabella Spadoni
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Cardiac Catheterisation ◽  
Patients Âgés ◽  
Paediatric Cardiology ◽  
European Paediatric

AbstractCardiac catheterisation in congenital heart disease is a developing field. Patients’ ages range from foetus to adulthood. This document is a revision and update of the previously published recommendations and summarises the requirements for training in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation.

Twins and Congenital Heart Disease

1961 ◽  
Vol 10 (04) ◽  
pp. 443-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurice Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Malformation ◽  
Genetic Predisposition ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Monozygotic Twins ◽  
The Other ◽  
Unpublished Paper ◽  
Dizygotic Twins ◽  
Foetal Circulation

Summary and Conclusions The number of twins in 942 families where the propositus had a congenital malformation of the heart has been studied. The 38 pairs were not significantly more than could be expected by chance: nor were the 21 pairs where one member had a malformation of the heart. In 16 pairs, one was affected and the other normal; and in 5 pairs, one was affected and the other unknown. In 2 pairs, both were unknown because of early deaths; and in 15, both members of the pair were normal. In no pair were both members known to be affected. There is clear evidence from this series and from the series of Uchida and Rowe (1957) and of Lamy et al. (1957) that where one member of a pair of monozygotic twins has a congenital malformation of the heart, the other is generally normal. It is the exception rather than the rule for both members to be affected, though several examples of such pairs have been reported. There is some evidence from these three series that monozygotic twins are more liable to have a malformation of the heart than dizygotic twins and their sibs. It follows from these two findings, that the immediate cause of the malformation of the heart must be environmental, though probably there is some genetic predisposition. A disturbance of the foetal circulation to the affected twin because of a single placenta and chorion seems to be the most likely environmental cause. I should like to thank Professor Gedda of Rome and Professor Polani for their helpful suggestions and Dr. I. E. Evans for letting me see his unpublished paper on the evidence for monozygosity in some of the pairs of twins included in this paper.

The World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery: a short factual history by Jane Somerville

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 633-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Somerville
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Steering Committee ◽  
Hard Work ◽  
World Congress ◽  
Paediatric Cardiology ◽  
The World

AbstractThe World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery has survived with minimal assets and simple organisation. Each congress is special, taking on the humour, flavour, and culture of the organising country. It is hard work for a few organisers and money is hard to raise. The steering committee works closely, fairly, and successfully, and even though accused of being secretive and effete that does not matter. It is efficient and produces successful, happy world congresses, where all involved with the speciality are welcome. With so many “grown-ups” with congenital heart disease, it is no longer just a paediatric problem – maybe the name of this congress must change again. Regardless, the flag must fly on.

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