Neo-aortic valvar function after the arterial switch.

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：:Recently, three-dimensional printing of heart models is being used to plan percutaneous and surgical interventions in patients with CHD. We describe a case where we used a three-dimensional print model to plan a complex percutaneous intervention in a patient with coarctation of the aorta. ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Ghisiawan N,Herbert CE,Zussman M,Verigan A,Stapleton GE

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to detect structural and functional changes in the left and right ventricles in obese Egyptian adolescents. Methods and results Anthropometric and echocardiographic parameters, including tissue Doppler imaging, were obtained from 70 obese adolescents with average body mass inde...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Kamal HM,Atwa HA,Saleh OM,Mohamed FA

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dilatation of the ascending aorta is described in Turner's syndrome with variable prevalence (6.8-32%). Reported series typically include patients with associated cardiac anomalies. OBJECTIVE:To characterise the prevalence, age of onset, and the progress of dilatation of the ascending aorta in Turner's sy...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Alami Laroussi N,Dahdah N,Dallaire F,Thérien J,Fournier A

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：:Disconnection of a pulmonary artery needs early surgical treatment in order to support the growth of the vessel. However, owing to the high rate of re-stenosis after traditional surgical reconstruction, we developed a hybrid approach involving the creation of pulmonary artery continuity by using autologous or heterolo...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Butera G,Giusti G,Pomè G

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kawasaki disease constitutes an acute febrile vasculitis of unknown aetiology. It is considered the most common cause of acquired cardiac failure in children. Although standard treatment comprises intravenous immunoglobulin and aspirin, some children exhibit refractory disease, necessitating the use of alternative the...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Kossiva L,Karanassios E,Papadopoulos G,Karavanaki K

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Young patients suffering from rhythm disorders have a negative impact in their quality of life. In recent years, ablation has become the first-line therapy for supraventricular arrhythmias in children. In the light of the current expertise and advancement in the field, we decided to evaluate t...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Gonzalez Corcia MC,Peters L,Sluysmans T,Moniotte S,Carbonez K,Barrea C,Vo C,Vanhoutte L,Scavee C

更新日期：2020-03-01 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:We aimed to apply systems engineering principles to address hospital-acquired infections in the paediatric intensive care setting. DESIGN:Mixed method approach involving four steps: perform time-motion study of cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) care processes, establish a meaningful schema to classify obser...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Thaker P,Lee EK,Zhang P,Chanani N

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Introduction The optimal perioperative feeding strategies for neonates with CHD are unknown. In the present study, we describe the current feeding practices across a multi-institutional cohort. METHODS:Inclusion criteria for this study were as follows: all neonates undergoing cardiac surgery admitted to the...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Alten JA,Rhodes LA,Tabbutt S,Cooper DS,Graham EM,Ghanayem N,Marino BS,Figueroa MI,Chanani NK,Jacobs JP,Donohue JE,Yu S,Gaies M

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：:We report a novel technique using an Amplatzer atrial septal occluder to close a defect located in the inferior-posterior portion of the interatrial septum that extended into the mouth of the inferior caval vein. Because of the close relation of the defect to the inferior caval vein, the right atrial disc was opened i...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Peuster M,Reckers J,Fink C

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery is a rare congenital heart disease (CHD) with diverse clinical presentations despite the same anatomy. Factors determining this heterogeneous presentation are not well understood. METHOD AND RESULTS:We retrospectively investigated 14 patients (12 fema...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Matoq AA,Tsuda T

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Murmurs are abnormal audible heart sounds produced by turbulent blood flow. Therefore, murmurs in a child may be a source of anxiety for family members. Families often use online materials to explore possible reasons for these murmurs, given the accessibility of information on the Internet. In this study, we ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Arslan D,Sami Tutar M,Kozanhan B,Bagci Z

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complications at the vascular access sites are among the most common adverse events in congenital cardiac catheterization. The use of small-gauge catheters may reduce these events; however, other factors can contribute to the development of vascular complications. OBJECTIVES:To determine factors associated ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Roushdy AM,Abdelmonem N,El Fiky AA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries are present in 0.2-1.4% of the general population. These anomalies represent one of the most confusing issues in the field of cardiology and challenges for interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons if the anomalies are unrecognised. Double right coronary artery is ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Chien TM,Chen CW,Chen HM,Lee CS,Lin CC,Chen YF

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：:Operations for left ventricular outflow tract abnormalities are centred on hemodynamic conditions that relate to subvalvar stenosis, valvar stenosis/regurgitation, aortic annular hypoplasia, and supravalvar aortic stenosis. Operative interventions over the years have evolved because the intervening outcomes proved to ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Mavroudis C,Mavroudis CD,Jacobs JP

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The policy of early repair of patients with tetralogy of Fallot, irrespective of age, as opposed to initial palliation with a shunt, remains controversial. The aim of our study was to analyze the midterm outcome of primary early correction of tetralogy of Fallot. METHODS:Between 1996 and 2005, a total of 61 ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Kantorova A,Zbieranek K,Sauer H,Lilje C,Haun C,Hraska V

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report, a unique case of a symptomatic vascular ring formed by right aortic arch, aberrant left subclavian artery, and left ligamentum arteriosus in which there is atresia of the proximal left subclavian artery is described. Imaging modalities were non-diagnostic and the patient was sent to surgery based on st...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Powell SK,Patel JK,Ebenroth ES

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To establish the feasibility and efficacy of closing large patent arterial duct in infants, using the modified and angled variants of the Amplatzer duct occluder. BACKGROUND:Closure of large patent arterial ducts by inserting devices in sick and underweight infants, particularly those weighing around 5 kilog...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Vijayalakshmi IB,Chitra N,Rajasri R,Vasudevan K

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Senning operation is a surgical treatment for transposition of great arteries that can be complicated by post-procedural atrial or caval baffle leaks. We present a 6-year-old boy with a history of Senning repair for transposition of great arteries, who developed a pulmonary venous baffle leak. Percutaneous baffle leak...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Çetiner N,Yıldırım Baştuhan I,Çeliker A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There are several agents used for conscious sedation by various routes in children. The aim of this prospective randomised study is to compare the effectiveness of three commonly used sedatives: intranasal ketamine, intranasal midazolam, and oral chloral hydrate for children undergoing transthoracic echocardi...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Alp H,Elmacı AM,Alp EK,Say B

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of unroofed coronary sinus not associated with the persistent left superior vena cava. Definite diagnosis of the unroofed coronary sinus was obtained by trans-oesophageal echocardiography, which revealed the unroofed portion with left-to-right shunt. Real-time three-dimensional trans-oesophageal echoc...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Nakano Y,Iwamoto M,Masuda M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate heart rate variability by Holter monitoring in type 1 diabetic children compared with a healthy control group and determine the factors modifying heart rate variability. METHODS:This was designed as a prospective study comparing 28 patients, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and under follow-up, wit...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Özgür S,Ceylan Ö,Şenocak F,Örün UA,Doğan V,Yılmaz O,Keskin M,Aycan Z,Okutucu S,Karademir S

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We describe the structure of, and suggest an etiology for, the interatrial communication which can occur through the mouth of the coronary sinus. Based on the study of human embryos, we propose that the defect is best explained by dissolution of the wall of the coronary sinus adjacent to the left atrium, per...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Knauth A,McCarthy KP,Webb S,Ho SY,Allwork SP,Cook AC,Anderson RH

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 10-month-old infant with severe tricuspid valve disease due to staphylococcal bacterial endocarditis, underwent surgical replacement of the valve. The new valve was fashioned using an autologous pericardial patch. Over 3 years of follow-up, the new valve has functioned satisfactorily, with moderately elevated right ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Sreeram N,Ben Mime L,Bennink G

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 9-month-old infant presented with fever, dyspnoea, and a murmur. Echocardiography showed a mitral vegetation with significant regurgitation. Mitral valve plasty was performed on day 6, and was polymerase chain reaction positive for Kingella kingae. The cardiac outcome was favourable. This case illustrates a subtle p...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Youssef D,Henaine R,Di Filippo S

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00