Research Achievements of Fellows and Residents
Calendar Year 2008
Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Medicine
  • 2008 Philippine Heart Association - Philippine College of Cardiology Specialty Board (Pediatric Cardiology) :
    • 1. Dr. Virginia Mappala
    2. Dr. Maria Eloisa Lazaro
    3. Dr. Emely Anupol
    4. Dr. Glenda Tubianosa
  • ORAL PRESENTATION: Dr. Francisco Tangco Young Investigator Award during the Philippine Heart Association 38th Annual Convention, May 17, 2007, Edsa Shangri - La Hotel
    • Dr. Ruzenette Felicitas Hernandez:
    "The Use of Aerosolized Prostacyllin Analogue (ILOPROST) in the Prevention of Post - Operative Pulmonary Hypertensive Crisis Among Children with Left to Right Shunts and Moderate to Severe Pulmonary Artery Hypertension"
    Dr. Emely Anupol:
    "The Effect of Exercise Training on the Six - Minute Distance of Children Enrolled in Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Preliminary Result"
  • ORAL PRESENTATION: Case Report and Meta Analysis Contest during the Philippine Heart Association 38th Annual Convention, May 17, 2007, Edsa Shangri - La Hotel
    • Dr. Rachelle Angeli Ninalga:
    "Fungal Endocarditis: Attack of the Molds!"
  • POSTER PRESENTATION during the Philippine Heart Association 38th Annual Convention, May 17, 2007, Edsa Shangri - LaHotel
    • Dr. Virginia Mappala :
    "Efficacy of Additional Methylprednisolone Pretreatment in the Prevention of Cerebrovascular Injury among Children Undergoin Cardiopulmonary Bypass"
    Dr. Helen Grave Aragones :
    ""A Retrospective Study of the Comparison Between Bedside Balloon Atrial Septostomy and Atrial Septostomy Performed in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory: The PHC experience"
    Dr. Denise Ruth Ruiz :
    "The Six Minute Walk Test as an Initial Screening of Cardiac Function among Underweight and Overweight Children in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic"
  • ORAL PRESENTATION: 14th Annual Convention of Philippine Society of Echocardiography with the theme: "Issues and Controversies in Echocardiography", October 18 & 19, 2007
    • Dr. Maria Eloisa Lazaro :
    "Coronary Steal: A Potential Threat in Infant with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease"
  • POSTER PRESENTATION: 14th Annual Convention of Phil. Society of Echocardiography, October 18 & 19, 2007
    • Dr. Denise Ruth Ruiz :
    "Validity of Tissue Doppler Imaging in the Estimation of LV Filling Pressures in Children with Congenital Heart Disease" (CRF.R.032.07)
    Dr. Virginia Mappala:
    "Cortriatriatum Pitfalls in the Echocardiographic Diagnosis"
    "Cardiac Myxoma: A Massive Heart Attack"
  • ORAL PRESENTATION: 6th Departmental Research Paper Contest, January 08, 2008, Phil Heart Center - Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Medicine:
    • Dr. Emely Anupol ( 1st Prize Winner):
    "The Comparison of Oxygen and Iloprost for Pulmonary Reactivity Testing among Pediatric Patients with Moderate to Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension due to Shunt Anomalies"
    Dr. Virginia Mappala (2nd Prize Winner):
    "Accuracy of Real Time Three Dimensional Echocardiography in Assessing Atrial Septal Defect among Children"
    Dr. Rachelle Angeli Ninalga (3rd Prize Winner):
    "A Retrospective Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Aprotinin in Pediatric Patients who underwent Open Heart Surgery at the Phillippine Heart Center"
    Dr. Maria Eloisa Lazaro (4th Prize):
    "Comparative Evaluation of Different Echocardiographic Doppler Measurement of Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension"
    Dr. Denise Ruth Ruiz (5th Prize):
    "Validity of Tissue Doppler in the Estimation of Left Ventricular Filling Pressures in Children with Congenital Heart Disease"
    Dr. Helen Grace Aragones (6th Prize):
    "Comparative Evaluation of Same Day Surgery VS, Three (3) Day Admission for PDA closure at Philippine Heart Center"
    Dr. Marivic Motilla Esquerra (7th Prize):
    "Five Year Retrospective Evaluation of Residual Aortic Insufficiency After VSD Patch Closure in Children: Is an Aortic Valve Repair Effective?"
    Dr. Jean Antonio Villareal (8th Prize):
    "Profile of Pediatric Patients with Supraventricular Tachycardia Admitted at the Philippine Heart Center"
  • ORAL PRESENTATION: PHC - OER 16th Annual Research Paper Competition, February 11, 2008, Medical Arts Building, Hall
    • Dr. Virginia Mappala:
    "Accuracy of Real Time Three (3) Dimensional Echocardiography in Assessing Atrial Septal Defect I Among Children"
    Dr. Maria Eloisa Lazaro:
    "Comparative Evaluation of Different Echocardiographic Doppler Measurement of Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
  • POSTER PRESENTATION: PHC - OER 16th Annual Research Paper Competition, February 11, 2008, Medical Arts Bldg Hall
    • Dr. Suzette Perfecto:
    "A 'Pseudo' Cor Triatriatrum in a 5 Year Old: Case Report"
    Dr. Alma Fe Valeria Bascos:
    "Anomalous Origin of the Right Pulmonary Artery: A Rare Congenital Cardiac Anomaly"
    Dr. Ma. Consuelo Dolores Tumaneng:
    "Scimitar Syndrome: A Case Report"
  • Chosen Research Paper for the Forthcoming Philippine Pediatric Society Research Paper Competition and 45th Annual Convention on April 13 - 16, 2008 at the PICC
    • Dr. Virginia Mappala : for ORAL PRESENTATION
    Accuracy of Real Time Three (3) Dimensional Echocardiography in Assessing Atrial Septal Defect I Among Children"
    Dr. Denise Ruth Ruiz :
    "Validity of Tissue Doppler in the Estimation of Left Ventricular Filling Pressures in Children with Congenital Heart Disease"
 
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