Aortic stenosis after uncomplicated surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between long QT interval and sudden infant death syndrome has been clearly established. Several studies have been conducted to determine the evolution of the QT interval in childhood from birth, but only in full-term newborns. However, data on the QT interval in pre-term infants are extremely...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Séguéla PE,Rozé JC,Gournay V

更新日期：2012-08-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of anatomic biventricular repair by a combination of intraatrial and intraventricular re-routing in patients with isomerism of the left atrial appendages. METHODS:Anatomic biventricular repair by means of combined intraratrial and intraventricular re-routing was achieved in 5 of the...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Uemura H,Yagihara T,Kawahira Y,Yoshikawa Y

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:IntroductionDiagnostic and interventional catheter angiography of the heart is frequently used in paediatric cardiology. It is also possible to detect urinary system anomalies with cineurography images that may be obtained during angiocardiography. In this study, the aim was to determine the frequency, distribution, a...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Oral O,Toprak MHH,Uysal F,Bostan OM,Cil E

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An infant presented with features suggestive of an anomalous left coronary artery was found to have normal origins of both coronary arteries. Echocardiography during episodes of ischaemia showed marked aortic regurgitation with retrograde coronary flow. The left coronary leaflet was mildly hypoplastic. Surgical re-sus...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Likes ML,Silverman NH,Albers EL,Choy R,Bhat A,McMullan DM

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with congenital cardiac disease experience challenges in developing healthy patterns of physical activity due to decreased exercise capacity and parental fear and confusion about what is permissible. The purpose of this study was to describe physical activity habits in children 10-14 years of age wi...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Ray TD,Green A,Henry K

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe our experience with 2 patients having Costello syndrome, aged 11 and 36 months, who suffered systolic anterior motion of the aortic leaflet of the mitral valve and obstructive cardiac hypertrophy requiring surgery, comparing their cardiac characteristics to those described previously. We conclude that the ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Kalfa D,Fraisse A,Kreitmann B

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of transcatheter occlusion of a large and tortuose coronary artery fistula in an 8-year-old girl. During 2.5 years' of follow-up, she had no complaints and developed normally. This method of reserving the guide wire in cardiac catheterisation is extremely useful. Through the application of a patent ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Zhao G,Jin H,Wu H

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital complete atrioventricular block is a known lethal condition. Although antenatal diagnosis and the technical advances of pacemaker treatment have reduced its mortality, treatment of premature babies with significant myocardial damage remains a challenge. In this paper, we report the case of a premature low-b...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Fujioka T,Nii M,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a great need for echocardiographic criterions for accurate diagnosis of carditis in acute rheumatic fever. AIM:To test the efficacy of proposed echocardiographic criterions for the diagnosis of carditis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We studied 333 patients suspected of having acute rheumatic fever, under...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Vijayalakshmi IB,Vishnuprabhu RO,Chitra N,Rajasri R,Anuradha TV

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:IntroductionChildren with CHD and acquired heart disease have unique, high-risk physiology. They may have a higher risk of adverse tracheal-intubation-associated events, as compared with children with non-cardiac disease.Materials and methodsWe sought to evaluate the occurrence of adverse tracheal-intubation-associate...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Gradidge EA,Bakar A,Tellez D,Ruppe M,Tallent S,Bird G,Lavin N,Lee A,Nadkarni V,Adu-Darko M,Bain J,Biagas K,Branca A,Breuer RK,Brown C,Bysani K,Emeriaud G,Gangadharan S,Giuliano JS,Howell JD,Krawiec C,Lee JH,Li

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Infants undergoing stage 1 palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome may have post-operative feeding difficulties. Although the cause of feeding difficulties in these patients is multi-factorial, residual arch obstruction may affect gut perfusion, contributing to feeding intolerance. We hypothesised t...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Chaves AH,Baker-Smith CM,Rosenthal GL

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the diagnosis, clinical features, management and post-natal follow-up in consecutive fetuses identified with tachycardia. METHODS:We reviewed consecutive fetuses with tachycardia identified in a single tertiary institution between January, 2001, and December, 2008. We considered several options f...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Lulić Jurjević R,Podnar T,Vesel S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitral valve aneurysm not associated with infective endocarditis is rarely reported in children. We report a case of perforated posterior mitral leaflet aneurysm in an infant with reference to surgical and histopathological findings. Although its aetiology remains unclear, we suggest to include mitral valve aneurysm i...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Nagaoka K,Ibuki K,Miyahara Y

更新日期：2020-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital anomaly that can be asymptomatic or present with recurrent infections, respiratory symptoms, or rarely heart failure. Sequestration is classified as intralobar or extralobar on the basis of whether there is separation from normal lung tissue by its own visceral pleura. Clas...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Herbert CE,Reddy SR,Lemler MS

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenitally corrected transposition is a rare congenital anomaly, with only a few cases diagnosed and reported prenatally even in the largest fetal series. To determine the morphologic features and outcome for the lesion as recognized during fetal life, we reviewed the fetal and postnatal echocardiograms and medical ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Chiappa E,Micheletti A,Sciarrone A,Botta G,Abbruzzese P

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with CHD exhibit reduced isometric muscle strength and muscle mass; however, little is known how these parameters relate. Therefore, the aim was to investigate the relation between isometric limb muscle strength and muscle mass for patients in comparison to age- and sex-matched control subjects. ME...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Sandberg C,Crenshaw AG,Christersson C,Hlebowicz J,Thilén U,Johansson B

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the family psycho-social outcomes of children with Down syndrome and atrioventricular septal defect, and examine the impact of these variables on the child's neurodevelopmental outcome. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study that consisted of 57 children with Down syndrome - 20 cases and 37 con...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Visootsak J,Huddleston L,Buterbaugh A,Perkins A,Sherman S,Hunter J

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Untreated congenital long QT syndrome may result in potentially lethal ventricular tachycardia. In the most common type, risk of such an event has been linked to exercise. This originally resulted in very restrictive guidelines for sports participation in affected individuals. Although the complex interactions of a sp...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Aziz PF,Saarel EV

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Physical activity tends to be lower in school-age children with congenital heart disease than in healthy controls. To the best of our knowledge, objectively measured physical activity levels of preschool-age children with congenital heart disease have not been studied. METHODS:A total of 10 children with ei...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Stone N,Obeid J,Dillenburg R,Milenkovic J,MacDonald MJ,Timmons BW

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Professionals working in the arena of health care face a variety of challenges as their careers evolve and develop. In this review, we analyze the role of mentorship, learning curves, and balance in overcoming challenges that all such professionals are likely to encounter. These challenges can exist both in profession...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Cohen MS,Jacobs JP,Quintessenza JA,Chai PJ,Lindberg HL,Dickey J,Ungerleider RM

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 31-year-old patient previously underwent a Mustard operation presented with palpitations. Atrial tachycardia and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation were documented on the surface electrocardiogram. Under the guidance of a three-dimensional electroanatomic mapping system, ablation of the isolated left-sided pulmonary vei...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Ban JE,Park SW,Kim YH

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In utero diagnosis of complex progressive cardiac disease such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome presents a novel opportunity for antepartum, intrapartum, and neonatal management. The clinical possibilities and potential for differing outcomes challenge the mother-foetus dyad with regard to informed consent. Previous...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Mavroudis C,Mavroudis CD,Farrell RM,Jacobs ML,Jacobs JP,Kodish ED

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The initial classic Fontan utilising a direct right atrial appendage to pulmonary artery anastomosis led to numerous complications. Adults with such complications may benefit from conversion to a total cavo-pulmonary connection, the current standard palliation for children with univentricular hearts. METHOD...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Blitzer D,Habib AS,Brown JW,Kean AC,Lin JI,Turrentine MW,Rodefeld MD,Herrmann JL,Kay WA

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early weight trends after cardiac surgery in infants from low- and middle-income countries where the majority are undernourished have not been defined. We studied the early post-operative weight trends to identify specific factors associated with early weight loss and poor weight gain after discharge followi...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Banerji N,Sudhakar A,Balachandran R,Sunil GS,Kotayil BP,Krishna Kumar R

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myocardial infarction is rarely reported in children. Most of the cases are secondary to congenital anomalies or Kawasaki disease. Coronary artery total occlusion caused by fibromuscular dysplasia has never been reported in young children. Here we report a case of a 12-year-old boy with fibromuscular dysplasia, ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Lin MC,Lee WL,Fu YC

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Stenosis, mediated by neointimal hyperplasia and thrombosis, is a major limiting factor in successful stent implantation. The introduction of a stent, coated in its endoluminal surface by antihuman CD34 antibodies with endothelial progenitor cell-capturing properties, opens the possibility of promoting a r...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Cabanelas N,Martins JD,Pinto F

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonates undergoing heart surgery for CHD are at risk for postoperative gastrointestinal complications and aspiration events. There are limited data regarding the prevalence of aspiration after neonatal cardiothoracic surgery; thus, the effects of aspiration events on this patient population are not well und...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Karsch E,Irving SY,Aylward BS,Mahle WT

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decades ago, mass-scale epidemiologic studies were undertaken to accurately describe the prevalence of congenital heart disease and associated malformations, and to identify inheritance patterns, teratogenic influence and aetiologic underpinnings. Despite phenomenal breakthroughs in molecular diagnosis of congenital h...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Nies M,Brenner JI

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00