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Advances in Pediatrics Heart Diseases

A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Cardiology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2024 | Viewed by 860

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Sérgio Laranjo

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NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 1169-056 Lisboa, Portugal
Interests: cardiology; cardiovascular; biomedical signal processing; cardiovascular physiology; blood pressure; electrocardiography; heart; cardiac surgery; heart failure; atrial fibrillation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on “Advances in Pediatrics Heart Diseases”, aiming to capture the most recent advancements in imaging techniques, surgical procedures, and pharmacotherapy, which have significantly improved the outcomes and quality of life of pediatric patients. With growing research into genetic predispositions and congenital anomalies, early detection and intervention have become increasingly attainable. Alongside these traditional approaches, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, 3D printing, and digital twins in personalized medicine are revolutionizing the field. These innovations are enhancing diagnostic accuracy, refining surgical planning, and offering more targeted treatment options. This Special Issue invites submissions that explore both conventional methodologies and these state-of-the-art technologies, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of pediatric cardiology. We encourage contributions that discuss both diagnostic advancements and therapeutic innovations to broaden the existing knowledge base in this critical area of medicine.

Dr. Sérgio Laranjo
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Keywords

  • pediatric cardiology
  • congenital heart disease
  • artificial intelligence
  • augmented reality
  • 3D printing
  • digital twins
  • advanced imaging
  • early diagnosis
  • personalized medicine
  • minimally invasive surgery
  • clinical trials

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The Relationship between Depression Symptoms and Physical Activity in Children with Idiopathic Ventricular Extrasystoles
by Rita Kunigeliene, Odeta Kinciniene, Vytautas Usonis and Sigita Lesinskiene
Medicina 2024, 60(2), 213; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60020213 - 26 Jan 2024
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Background and Objectives: Depression in childhood often co-occurs with anxiety disorders and a range of somatic symptoms. Recent studies have identified physical activity as a target for preventing the onset of depression. However, idiopathic ventricular extrasystoles (VEs) in children are sometimes associated with [...] Read more.
Background and Objectives: Depression in childhood often co-occurs with anxiety disorders and a range of somatic symptoms. Recent studies have identified physical activity as a target for preventing the onset of depression. However, idiopathic ventricular extrasystoles (VEs) in children are sometimes associated with somatic symptoms and limitations in physical activity. The occurrence of arrhythmia can also be distressing for children and their parents. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between symptoms of depression, physical activity, and somatic symptoms in children with idiopathic VE. Materials and Methods: This study of children with structurally normal hearts and VE was approved by the local ethics committee (no. 2021/10-1383˗859(1). The authors designed a questionnaire to assess symptoms, physical activity, and general well-being. As part of that, symptoms of depression were evaluated with a modified pediatric PHQ-9 (MP-PHQ-9) questionnaire, with scores ≤4 for no, 5–9 for mild, 10–14 for moderate, and ≥15 for severe depression. Children aged ≥12 years and parents who assessed their children’s condition completed the questionnaires. All children also underwent 24-h electrocardiography and echocardiography to evaluate arrhythmia frequency and cardiac condition. Results: Questionnaires were completed by 60 children’s parents and 39 children (≥12 years old). The median children’s age was 13 years. Palpitations were experienced by 26 (43.3%), chest pain by 13 (21.7%), and exercise intolerance by 15 (25%) children. All patients had normal ventricular function and hemodynamically normal hearts. The median score of the MP-PHQ-9 completed by parents was 2, and by children was 4. The median VE frequency was 4.77 (0.1–32.77) % per 24 h. We found that 31 (51.7%) children engaged in extra-sports participation with a median time of 3.75 h per week. Eleven of the children were suspended from sports. There was no significant difference between VE frequency and MP-PHQ-9 scores. Higher MP-PHQ-9 scores were noted for symptomatic children who engaged in <5 h per week of physical activity. Conclusions: Higher depression scores were found for children with somatic symptoms than those without symptoms. Children who were physically active for less than 5 h per week also had higher depression risk scores than those who were more active. Our research has shown that parents underestimate the signs of depression in their children. Full article
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