Update on tetralogy of Fallot for the adult cardiologist including a brief historical and surgical perspective.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to characterize the natural history of metabolic uncoupling (type B hyperlactemia and hyperglycemia) following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and to determine the impact of insulin therapy on time to lactate normalization in patients without low cardiac output. DESIGN:The desig...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Palermo RA,Palac HL,Wald EL,Wainwright MS,Costello JM,Eltayeb OM,Backer CL,Epting CL

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Obesity affects adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). The effect of an increased body mass index (BMI) with respect to morbidity and mortality has not been evaluated in adults with complex CHD. Our objective was to evaluate the effects of increased BMI on heart failure and mortality in univentricular pa...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Martinez SC,Byku M,Novak EL,Cedars AM,Eghtesady P,Ludbrook PA,Billadello JJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transient elastography (TE) offers a noninvasive correlate with the degree of hepatic fibrosis. However, factors other than fibrosis affect liver stiffness. We sought to determine whether hepatic congestion related to hemodynamics in Fontan circulation influences liver stiffness measurement (LSM) assessed by...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Wu FM,Opotowsky AR,Raza R,Harney S,Ukomadu C,Landzberg MJ,Valente AM,Breitbart RE,Singh MN,Gauvreau K,Jonas MM

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is pandemic in Western society. Currently, approximately 100 million Americans are overweight (body mass index > 25 kg/m2) or obese (body mass index > 30 kg/m2). The pandemic is largely attributable to the relatively recent (from an evolutionary perspective) adoption of a sedentary lifestyle, coupled with the ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Lopez KN,Knudson JD

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to define what clinical parameters were related to the ultimate outcome in Fontan patients who had developed protein-losing enteropathy (PLE). BACKGROUND:PLE is a serious complication of the Fontan operation. Several preoperative and perioperative findings are associated with later PLE. However, th...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Silvilairat S,Cabalka AK,Cetta F,Grogan M,Hagler DJ,O'Leary PW

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ketamine is a drug often used for procedural sedation or as adjunct agent for general sedation in children with congenital heart disease. In the clinical realm, there is often confusion regarding the effects of ketamine on hemodynamics, particularly pulmonary vascular resistance and systemic vascular resis...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Loomba RS,Gray SB,Flores S

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Surveillance and management guidelines for Fontan patients are lacking due to the paucity of evidence in the literature of screening efficacy on outcome measures. METHODS:The Fontan Working Group within the New England Congenital Cardiology Association designed an electronic survey to assess surveillance ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Davey BT,Toro-Salazar OH,Gauthier N,Valente AM,Elder RW,Wu FM,Berman N,Pollack P,Lee JH,Rathod RH

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a simple technique for chest wall reconstruction in pentalogy of Cantrell using split-thickness cartilage grafts. This technique provides a robust reconstruction, gives immediate and excellent cosmetic results, allows for skeletal and tissue growth, and avoids the use of synthetic material. ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Grudziak J,Kogon B

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were to compare the level of posttraumatic stress disorder between adults with and without congenital heart disease, and to examine the correlates of posttraumatic stress disorder (e.g., sociodemographics). DESIGN:Cross-sectional. SETTING:Two university-affiliated heart hospitals in T...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Eslami B

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A male infant presented at birth with severe coarctation of the aorta and marginal left ventricular and mitral valve dimensions associated with a large secundum atrial septal defect. Following successful arch repair, the left ventricle remained small with preferential left-to-right atrial shunting and a dilated right ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Jean-St-Michel E,Hosking MC,Potts JE,Sandor GG

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Stent placement has become a widely used method of treatment for coarctation of the aorta (COA). Our goal was to find echocardiographic indices that would correlate best with directly measured gradients across the coarctation stent. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Pediatric patients with COA who underwent intra-aortic ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Tang L,Forbes TJ,Du W,Zilberman MV

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum is a unique congenital malformation of the heart in which patients may undergo single-, two- or 1½- ventricle repair. Size of the tricuspid valve annulus, morphology of the right ventricle and presence of ventriculocoronary connections can all impact the selec...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Loomba RS,Pelech AN

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While right ventricle to pulmonary artery homograft is the surgical procedure of choice for relieving right ventricle outflow tract obstruction; it is limited by the need for multiple surgical replacements owing to progressive conduit obstruction, valve dysfunction, or patient growth. Since January 2010, percutaneous ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Bhat DP,Forbes TJ,Aggarwal S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study examined parent stress and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among families of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) referred for psychological services. METHODS:Parents of 54 children (85% boys) aged 3 to 13 (Mage  = 7.48, SD = 2.38) completed measures to assess parenting stress (Paren...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Kaugars A,Shields C,Brosig C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crisscross heart is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly in which systemic and pulmonary venous streams cross without mixing at atrioventricular level. We report a case of crisscross heart with tricuspid atresia, double outlet right ventricle, and pulmonary stenosis, which was diagnosed prenatally. ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Ayabakan C,Binnetoğlu K,Sarısoy Ö,Tokel K

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We hypothesized that a right aortic arch in situs solitus, with or without an associated cardiovascular malformation, is often associated with a vascular ring. METHODS:From those born in Southern Nevada between March 2012 and March 2017, we identified 50 (3.6 per 10,000 live births) with a right aortic arch ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Evans WN,Acherman RJ,Ciccolo ML,Carrillo SA,Mayman GA,Luna CF,Rollins RC,Castillo WJ,Galindo A,Rothman A,Alexander JA,Kwan TW,Restrepo H

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a case report reviewing the presentation and clinical course of a patient diagnosed with abdominal aortic atresia at the level caudal to the superior mesenteric artery. Patients with abdominal aortic atresia need to be evaluated for associated underlying syndromes or diseases. Although the prognosis for this d...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Brown J,Shehata BM,Campbell R

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide data on the value of fused cardiac hybrid imaging with coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and positron emission tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (PET-MPI) in patients with complex coronary artery anomalies (CCAA). DESIGN/SETTING:This is a retrospective, single-center study. PA...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Gräni C,Benz DC,Possner M,Clerc OF,Mikulicic F,Vontobel J,Stehli J,Fuchs TA,Pazhenkottil AP,Gaemperli O,Kaufmann PA,Buechel RR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to assess and compare the early and long-term effects of extracardiac conduit (EC) and lateral tunnel (LT) in patients with a functional single ventricle through meta-analysis. DESIGN:A systematic search was performed in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, VIP, CBM, and WanFang databases ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Lin Z,Ge H,Xue J,Wu G,Du J,Hu X,Zhao Q

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dexmedetomidine is a selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that is used frequently for short-term sedation in children. It has been noted to cause hypertension, hypotension, bradycardia, and sinus pauses; however, QTc prolongation has not been reported with dexmedetomidine administration. We describe a case of marked Q...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Burns KM,Greene EA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common cyanotic congenital heart defect. Advances in surgical technique and postoperative care have improved survival which is now very good. Patients now face long-term morbidities such as reduced exercise tolerance and arrthymias. Cardiologists caring for these patients are confronted...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Hill G

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It is unclear whether neonates with interrupted aortic arch (IAA) and a smaller left ventricular outflow tract may have improved outcomes with a Yasui operation (ventricular outflow bypass procedure) over a primary complete repair. This study sought to identify preoperative echocardiographic parameters to dif...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Abarbanell G,Border WL,Schlosser B,Morrow G,Kelleman M,Sachdeva R

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Right ventricular (RV) failure and ventricular dyssynchrony are strong determinants of prognosis in patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between interventricular dyssynchrony (IVD) using cine-tagged magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and RV...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Nagao M,Yamasaki Y,Yonezawa M,Matsuo Y,Kamitani T,Yamamura K,Sakamoto I,Abe K,Kawanami S,Honda H

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Intravascular stents are now routinely used to treat young patients with vascular stenoses. Future stent redilations are often necessary to account for somatic growth. The purpose of this study was to compile a database of characteristics for stents commonly used in the treatment of congenital heart disease p...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Danon S,Gray RG,Crystal MA,Morgan G,Gruenstein DH,Goldstein BH,Gordon BM

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iron deficiency state in patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease can mimic as well as aggravate hyperviscosity symptoms. Correction of iron deficiency in these cases is expected to improve symptoms. We report an unexpected occurrence of refractory cyanotic spell in a child with tetralogy of Fallot due to throm...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Gupta SK,Saxena A,Anil OM,Bisoi AK

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The origin of pulmonary artery branches (particularly the left pulmonary artery) from the ascending aorta is a rare condition. We detected prominent hypoplasia of the main and right pulmonary arteries in a 3.5-month-old 3.7 kg female infant who had tetralogy of Fallot with origin of the left pulmonary artery in the as...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Saritas T,Erdem A,Karaci AR,Demir F,Celebi A

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To outline the etiology, clinical course, short-term survival to discharge and neurological outcome of infants (<1 yr) with new cardiac diagnoses presenting to a pediatric intensive care (PICU) unit with acute cardiac compromise. METHODS:Retrospective search of a computerized database and medical case notes for a...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Dhandayuthapani G,Chakrabarti S,Ranasinghe A,Hunt L,Grant D,Martin RP,Kenny D

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Approximately one-third of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients have mood or anxiety disorders, the majority of which go untreated. The extent to which this group of patients is interested in psychological services is, however, unknown. This study investigated the perceived psychological needs of pa...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Kovacs AH,Bendell KL,Colman J,Harrison JL,Oechslin E,Silversides C

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The need for conduit replacement in the growing child remains a major problem after right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction. We compared two diverse surgical centers with considerable practice variation in Europe and the United States to identify modifiable risk factors that can increase conduit longev...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Niemantsverdriet MB,Ottenkamp J,Gauvreau K,Del Nido PJ,Hazenkamp MG,Jenkins KJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We previously identified a pathogenic germline DICER1 variant in a child with transposition of the great arteries who was a member of a family with DICER1 syndrome. In view of a report linking Dicer1 knockout in murine cardiomyocytes to cardiac outflow defects, we investigated the involvement of DICER1 in tra...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Sabbaghian N,Digilio MC,Blue GM,Revil T,Winlaw DS,Foulkes WD

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00