Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in congenital heart disease as an alternative to diagnostic invasive cardiac catheterization: a single center experience.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With increasing survival of children with HLHS and other single ventricle lesions, the complexity of medical care for these patients is substantial. Establishing and adhering to best practice models may improve outcome, but requires careful coordination and monitoring. METHODS:In 2013 our Heart Center beg...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Texter K,Davis JAM,Phelps C,Cheatham S,Cheatham J,Galantowicz M,Feltes TF

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Singleton pregnancy in patients with single ventricle after the Fontan operation has been reported with significant offspring and maternal complications. We report a twin pregnancy and premature delivery, in a patient following the Fontan operation. ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Nir A,Elchalal U,Hammerman C,Rein AJ

更新日期：2013-11-01 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:Determine the accuracy of echocardiography to diagnose coronary anatomy in transposition of the great arteries and to evaluate the effect of accuracy on surgical outcomes and changes in accuracy over time. DESIGN:Retrospective chart review of neonates admitted February 1999 to March 2013 with transposition. ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Fundora MP,Aregullin EO,Wernovsky G,Welch EM,Muniz JC,Sasaki N,Hannan RL,Burke RP,Lopez L

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Atrial septal defect (ASD) is the second most common congenital heart defect (CHD) and is observed in families as an autosomal dominant trait as well as in nonfamilial CHD. Mutations in the NKX2-5 gene, located on chromosome 5, are associated with ASD, often combined with conduction disturbances, cardiomyopat...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Ellesøe SG,Johansen MM,Bjerre JV,Hjortdal VE,Brunak S,Larsen LA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the knowledge and attitudes of anesthesia providers in relation to the care of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients presenting for noncardiac surgery. DESIGN/SETTING:A novel survey was designed and administered to 168 anesthesiologists across a single academic department in a range of pr...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Maxwell BG,Williams GD,Ramamoorthy C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim is to present current clinical practice of thoracic aorta screening in a tertiary referral center. We identified how often imaging techniques were used for screening and established the value of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in comparison with computed tomography (CT) to detect aortic dilation....

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Bons LR,Uchoa de Assis L,Dekker S,Kauling RM,Cuypers JAAE,Verhagen HJM,Budde RPJ,Roos-Hesselink JW

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interatrial shunts, caused by either atrial septal defect (ASD) or patent foramen ovale, have been reported to have a familial association. We sought to examine the familial risk of isolated interatrial shunt and explore associated comorbidities of stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and migraine using ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Steenblik MH,Mineau GP,Pimentel R,Michaels AD

更新日期：2009-11-01 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 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：: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：:"Frontiers in Fontan Failure" was the title of a 2015 conference sponsored by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine. In what is hoped to be the first of many such gatherings, speakers and attendees gathered to discuss the problem of long-term clinical deterioration in these patients....

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Hebson C,Book W,Elder RW,Ford R,Jokhadar M,Kanter K,Kogon B,Kovacs AH,Levit RD,Lloyd M,Maher K,Reshamwala P,Rodriguez F,Romero R,Tejada T,Marie Valente A,Veldtman G,McConnell M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Patients who underwent a successful repair of the aortic coarctation show chronic hyperdynamic state and normal left ventricular (LV) geometry; however, there are few data regarding the LV systolic function in the long term. Accordingly, we assessed LV systolic mechanics and factors associated with ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Faganello G,Fisicaro M,Russo G,Iorio A,Mazzone C,Grande E,Humar F,Cherubini A,Pandullo C,Barbati G,Tarantini L,Benettoni A,Pozzi M,Di Lenarda A,Cioffi G

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Open cardiac surgery has traditionally been the gold standard for repair of ventricular septal defect (VSD). The inherent risks and complications associated with open surgery and the incidence of postoperative residual VSD are significant disadvantages of the open surgical approach. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate th...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Zhou W,Li F,Fu L,Gao W,Guo Y,Liu T,Huang M,Zhang Y

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:  The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the AZUR hydrogel-polymer coated platinum coil (hydrocoil) for vascular occlusion in patients with congenital cardiovascular disease (CCVD). DESIGN:  Retrospective case review. PATIENTS:  Eight patients with CCVD who underwent attemp...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Goldstein BH,Aiyagari R,Bocks ML,Armstrong AK

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 18-year-old patient with a window type of patent ductus arteriosus and acquired rheumatic mitral stenosis is reported for its rarity. The pitfalls in the diagnosis and surgical management of this condition are discussed. ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Talwar S,Upadhyay M,Ramakrishnan S,Gharade P,Choudhary SK,Airan B

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Children and adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) and their families require qualified combined medical and psychosocial information, care, and counseling. This study aimed to analyze CHD patients' and parents' perception of disease-specific knowledge, state of health, and impairments experienced ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Helm PC,Kempert S,Körten MA,Lesch W,Specht K,Bauer UMM

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Enteral feeding is associated with decreased infection rates, decreased mechanical ventilation, decreased hospital length of stay, and improved wound healing. Enteral feeding difficulties are common in congenital heart disease. Our objective was to develop experience-based newborn feeding guidelines for the i...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Simsic JM,Carpenito KR,Kirchner K,Peters S,Miller-Tate H,Joy B,Galantowicz M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Clinical genetic testing is expanding rapidly, but the application of new testing has not been reported in an unselected, comprehensive congenital heart disease (CHD) patient population. This study aims to identify cytogenetic testing practices and diagnostic yield in infants with CHD as an important first st...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Connor JA,Hinton RB,Miller EM,Sund KL,Ruschman JG,Ware SM

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The right ventricle (RV) supports the systemic circulation in patients who have had an intraatrial repair of transposition of the great arteries or have congenitally corrected transposition. There is concern about the ability of a systemic RV to support the additional volume load of pregnancy, and previous...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Bowater SE,Selman TJ,Hudsmith LE,Clift PF,Thompson PJ,Thorne SA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brugada syndrome is an arrhythmogenic disease characterized by a pattern of ST segment elevation in the right precordial leads on an electrocardiogram with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. It is primarily reported in adults with limited data about the prevalence, prognosis, and long-term management in childr...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Zaidi AN

更新日期：2010-11-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Pectus excavatum is commonly viewed as a benign condition. Associated alterations in hemodynamics are rare. We present an unusual case of right ventricular inflow obstruction and hemodynamic compromise as a consequence of pectus excavatum encountered during surgical intervention. CASE:a 15-year-old male w...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Galas JM,van der Velde ME,Chiravuri SD,Farley F,Parra D,Ensing GJ

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：:To evaluate the influence of echocardiographic examination in the clinical management of the sick neonate, 241 patients, admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary referral center that had echocardiograms with data available for review, were enrolled in a retrospective study. Asymptomatic murmurs (45%)...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Kadivar M,Kiani A,Kocharian A,Shabanian R,Nasehi L,Ghajarzadeh M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Assess the early and intermediate results with respect to blood pressure control in older children undergoing endovascular stenting for native coarctation of the aorta. DESIGN:Eleven hypertensive patients (10 +/- 3 years of age) underwent endovascular stenting via standard techniques for native coarctation o...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Weber HS,Cyran SE

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) has been associated with significant morbidity in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants. Current management of ELBW infants with hemodynamically significant PDA includes supportive treatment, pharmacological therapy, and surgical ligation. All of these therapeu...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Almeida-Jones M,Tang NY,Reddy A,Zahn E

更新日期：2019-01-01 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