The microbiome’s relationship with congenital heart disease: more than a gut feeling

The microbiome’s relationship with congenital heart disease: more than a gut feeling

Abstract Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at risk for developing intestinal dysbiosis and intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction due to abnormal gut perfusion or hypoxemia in the context of low cardiac output or cyanosis. Intestinal dysbiosis may contribute to systemic inflammatio...

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Main Authors: Dan Feng, Jason T. Christensen, Anji T. Yetman, Merry L. Lindsey, Amar B. Singh, Jeffrey D. Salomon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Congenital Cardiology
Subjects:
Congenital Heart Disease
Microbiome
Intestinal barrier dysfunction
Systemic inflammation
Cardiopulmonary bypass
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40949-021-00060-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40949-021-00060-4

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