The purpose of this protocol is to redefine the Heart Institute BioRepository (HIBR) to facilitate Investigator-initiated and programmatic basic, translational, clinical and outcomes research. For the purposes of this protocol, "tissue" will refer to any gross specimen obtained from a patient, including but not limited to blood, cardiovascular tissue, urine, saliva, and other tissues and bodily fluids, including explanted non-human prosthetics or grafts. In this context, "tissue" is synonymous with "sample" or "specimen." A "BioRepository" functions to systematically collect, maintain and govern tissue specimens.
Any fetus, child or adult at risk of or diagnosed with Pediatric Heart Disease (PHD) or Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Any HI patient, including the following types of encounters: Surgery or Cardiac Catheterization or Advanced Imaging encounters, Inpatient, including Cardiology service, consultation patients and Fetal Delivery, and Outpatient, including all HI-associated clinics and consultation services
Any female carrying a fetus with a suspected cardiac diagnosis
Legal guardian unauthorized to consent
Families who choose Palliative care during pregnancy