Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	129756
Country	Nigeria

Category	Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Congenital heart disease in newborns - Advances in early detection, management and outcomes: A narrative review
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Herbert Obu, Philip Elobuike and Josephat M Chinawa
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Corresponding Author	Josephat M Chinawa, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, 10 Thinkers Estate Enugu, Enugu 400001, Enugu State, Nigeria. josephat.chinawa@unn.edu.ng
Key Words	Congenital heart defects; Newborn; Critical congenital heart disease; Echocardiography; Pulse oximetry; Fetal echocardiography; Nigeria; Sub-Saharan Africa; Narrative review
Core Tip	Early recognition is a key determinant of outcome in newborns with cardiac anomalies. Antenatal risk assessment, indicated fetal echocardiography, careful newborn examination and pre- and post-ductal pulse-oximetry screening should be linked to confirmatory imaging, stabilisation and rapid referral. Screening does not detect every lesion; persistent symptoms or cyanosis require clinical escalation even after a normal screen.
Citation	Obu H, Elobuike P, Chinawa JM. Congenital heart disease in newborns - Advances in early detection, management and outcomes: A narrative review. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press

Received	2026-10-14 03:21
Peer-Review Started	2026-10-14 03:21
First Decision by Editorial Office Director
Return for Revision	2026-10-20 01:04
Revised	2026-10-21 22:27
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-11-10 02:48
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-11-10 10:39
Articles in Press	2026-11-10 10:39
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