Treatment of atrial septal defects in symptomatic children aged less than 2 years of age using the Amplatzer septal occluder.

abstract：:A bicuspid aortic valve is not only a common congenital heart defect but also an enigmatic condition that can cause a large spectrum of diseases, such as aortic valve stenosis and severe heart failure in newborns whereas aortic dissection in adults. On the contrary, a bicuspid aortic valve can also occur with normal f...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Pedersen MW,Groth KA,Mortensen KH,Brodersen J,Gravholt CH,Andersen NH

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the ASDOS-technique (Sulzer-Osypka GmbH, Germany) for transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects within the oval fossa. BACKGROUND:Although several attempts have been made to occlude defects within the oval fossa by transcatheter techn...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Hausdorf G,Schneider M,Fink C,Neudorf U,Fischer G,Tynan M,Friedli B

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Holt-Oram syndrome was confirmed in an asymptomatic 36-year-old man by a novel TBX5-gene mutation (exon 8 acceptor splicing site, c.663-1G greater than A). Computed tomography showed an atrial septal defect and an anomalous right coronary artery crossing between the aorta and pulmonary arteries. Surgery corrected ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Vianna CB,Miura N,Pereira AC,Jatene MB

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Protein-losing enteropathy is an infrequent but severe condition occurring after Fontan procedure. The multifactorial pathogenesis remains unclear and no single proposed treatment strategy has proven universally successful. Therefore, we sought to describe different treatment strategies and their effect on cl...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Schleiger A,Ovroutski S,Peters B,Schubert S,Photiadis J,Berger F,Kramer P

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary care cardiology, also known as ambulatory or outpatient cardiology, for the longitudinal management of patients with common arterial trunk or with transposition of the great arteries is both poorly described and has limited evidence to justify its basis. This article discusses some of the various complications...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Boris JR

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:SCN5A encodes sodium-channel α-subunit Nav1.5. The mutations of SCN5A can lead to hereditary cardiac arrhythmias such as the long-QT syndrome type 3 and Brugada syndrome. Here we sought to identify novel mutations in a family with arrhythmia. METHODS:Genomic DNA was isolated from blood of the proband, who w...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Huang H,Ding DB,Fan LL,Jin JY,Li JJ,Guo S,Chen YQ,Xiang R

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the important complications of transcatheter occlusion of the patent duct by insertion of either the Rashkind double umbrella or coil devices is intravascular haemolysis, particularly the severe form which occurs in 0.5-0.6% of cases. The incidence of subclinical or mild intravascular haemolysis including morph...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Jamjureeruk V,Kirawittaya T,Ningsnondh V

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, or dysautonomia, is an uncommon disease. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is one of the several types of dysautonomia. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, also known as chronic orthostatic intolerance, is the most common but least severe of the dysautonomic ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Boris JR

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate long-term outcome of initial aortic valve intervention in a paediatric population with congenital aortic stenosis, and to determine risk factors associated with reintervention. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From 1985 to 2009, 77 patients with congenital aortic stenosis and a mean age of 5.8±5.6 years at ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Hochstrasser L,Ruchat P,Sekarski N,Hurni M,von Segesser LK

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Large volumes of data and multiple computing platforms are now universal components of paediatric cardiovascular medicine, but are in a constant state of evolution. Often, multiple sets of related data reside in disconnected "silos", resulting in clinical, administrative, and research activities that may be duplicativ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Bradley DJ,Wu DTY,Goldberg CS,Serwer GS,Lowery RE,Donohue JE,Hirsch-Romano JC,Zheng K,Pasquali SK

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a patient in whom a cavopulmonary anastomosis had been constructed, along with repair of anomalous pulmonary venous drainage. Left-sided pulmonary venous obstruction led to redistribution of the flow to the right lung. The reversal of flow in the left pulmonary artery was accentuated by flow through collater...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Grosse-Wortmann L,Hamilton R,Yoo SJ

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to compare the quality-of-life scores of Malaysian children with CHD and their healthy siblings, to determine the level of agreement between proxy-reports and child self-reports, and to examine variables that have an impact on quality of life in those with CHD. METHODS:Pare...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Ong LC,Teh CS,Darshinee J,Omar A,Ang HL

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Protocols for the placement of temporary pacing wires vary among institutions. Our current protocol is to selectively place temporary pacing wires in those patients who develop haemodynamically significant intra-operative arrhythmia. We wished to identify how effective our current protocol is at identifying w...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Piggott K,Nehgme R,Decampli W,Pourmoghadam K,Fakioglu H,Blanco C

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many, if not most, of the controversies regarding the description of the congenitally malformed heart have been resolved over the turn of the 20th century. A group of lesions that remains contentious is the situation in which both arterial trunks, in their greater part, are supported by the morphologically right ventr...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Bharucha T,Hlavacek AM,Spicer DE,Theocharis P,Anderson RH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe right ventricular failure complicated a postoperative systemic inflammatory response in a 33-year-old woman after surgical repair of congenital cardiac malformations. Volume loading, and high doses of catecholamines, failed to produce improvement, but treatment with vasopressin improved all haemodynamic paramet...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Vida VL,Mack R,Castañeda AR

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dengue virus can affect the heart, with complications as bradycardia, arrhythmias, and death. We present a case of a 15-year-old patient, diagnosed 4 years before with severe idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, confirmed by catheterism, with continuous follow up. At that time, she was living in Bogotá (2640 m above sea...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Díaz G,Devia CP,De La Hoz OM

更新日期：2020-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:A newborn presented with an aorto-right ventricular tunnel, a defect connecting the left aortic sinus to the right ventricle. The patient underwent repair on 4th day of life. ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Ziesenitz VC,Gorenflo M,Loukanov T

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anomalous origin of a coronary artery from the aorta is a potentially serious anomaly that occurs in about 0.1-0.2% of the population. This percentage is small; however, it translates into about 4000 annual births with these anomalies. The clinical presentation of these anomalies is rare, and hence most are and will r...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Hoffman JI

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Risk for neurodevelopmental delay in infants and children with CHD is well established, but longer-term outcomes are equivocal. A meta-analysis was conducted to establish whether cognitive deficits remain beyond childhood - into teenage and young adult years. Methods and results A total of 18 unique samples,...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Mills R,McCusker CG,Tennyson C,Hanna D

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonates and small infants have unique characteristics that make it possible to obtain echocardiographic views that are inaccessible in older patients. A high transsternal approach through the cartilaginous sternum and the thymus gland allows visualisation of a short-axis view of the pulmonary valve. This view should ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Granados MA,Albert L,Toral B

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Exercise echocardiography assesses exercise-induced pulmonary hypertension. The upper normal limit of right ventricular systolic pressure during exercise is not well established. Our study aims to investigate the response of right ventricular systolic pressure in relation to aerobic capacity. METHODS AND ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Möller T,Peersen K,Pettersen E,Thaulow E,Holmstrøm H,Fredriksen PM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to determine the role of toxic elements and trace elements in the pathogenesis of conotruncal heart defects by measuring their concentrations in the first meconium specimens of the affected newborns. METHODS:Concentrations of lead, cadmium, iron, zinc, and copper were measure...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Kundak AA,Pektas A,Zenciroglu A,Ozdemir S,Barutcu UB,Orun UA,Okumus N

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although extrarenal manifestations of haemolytic-uraemic syndrome are not frequent, myocardial dysfunction should be given special consideration because of the importance of proper early haemodynamic management and potential complications. We report the case of a 21-month-old child with haemolytic-uraemic syndrome who...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Palanca Arias D,López Ramón M,Jiménez Montañés L

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:D is an 8-year-old boy brought to his paediatrician for evaluation. His mother is concerned as his teacher has been frequently complaining that he is very restless and often disturbs the rest of the class by getting up on some pretext or the other. He is unable to concentrate on his work and gets distracted very easil...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Aggarwal V,Aggarwal A,Khan D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 8-year-old girl, without any previous medical history, presented with a first short syncope. Physical examination was unremarkable. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a thin-walled, echo-free cystic structure adjacent to the posterior wall of the left ventricle, and compressing it moderately. Other echocardiog...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Debus V,Krasemann T,Semik M

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intercostal aneurysms are associated with aortic coarctation. Their aetiology is not well-understood but may be related to intrinsic vascular pathology and altered flow dynamics through the intercostal artery. We present the cases of two patients with coarctation and intercostal aneurysms. The aneurysms were recognise...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Batlivala SP,Rome JJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We carried out a retrospective case control analysis to evaluate the outcome, and the need for treatment, of problems with atrioventricular conduction occurring during an acute attack of rheumatic fever, assessing the occurrence of second and third atrioventricular block versus first degree block. We reviewed and anal...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Zalzstein E,Maor R,Zucker N,Katz A

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of a continuous infusion of basic fibroblast growth factor on the adaptive potential of the right ventricular myocardium after 30 days of mechanically induced overload in rats. Materials and methods We banded the pulmonary trunk, so as...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Vida VL,Dedja A,Faggin E,Speggiorin S,Padalino MA,Boccuzzo G,Pauletto P,Angelini A,Milanesi O,Thiene G,Stellin G

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In approximately 5% of patients with idiopathic recurrent pericarditis, the disease usually follows a chronic relapsing course, and children can develop dependence and side effects of prolonged high-dose corticosteroid regimens. In this setting anakinra, a recombinant human interleukin-1 competitive receptor antagonis...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Rodriguez-Gonzalez M,Ruiz-Gonzalez E,Castellano-Martinez A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prematurity and low birth weight adds to the risk of serious congenital heart disease in infants. It may also delay surgical intervention, especially when cardiopulmonary bypass is required, or where an aortopulmonary shunt is necessary to maintain adequate oxygenation. In this setting, neonatologists are faced with t...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Malhotra A,Veldman A,Menahem S

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00