Congenital heart disease patients' and parents' perception of disease-specific knowledge: Health and impairments in everyday life.

abstract：:A 52-year-old male patient, with a medical history of surgically repaired double outlet right ventricle presented with severe aortic stenosis (AS) and hepatitis C with cirrhosis, presented with New York Heart Association Class IV heart failure. During evaluation for a liver transplant, he was deemed a poor surgical ca...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Keswani A,Verma A,Dann K,Ventura L,Lucas V,Shah S,Ramee S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of using fetal heart size measurements derived from axial echocardiography to predict homozygous α-thalassemia-1. DESIGN:Prospective diagnostic study. SETTING:The carrier rate of α-thalassemia-1 (-/αα) in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is approximately 15%. If both parents...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Li X,Qiu X,Huang H,Zhao Y,Li X,Li M,Tian X

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To investigate functional health status among adults previously operated for aortic coarctation (CoA) compared with healthy subjects; to assess the influence of medication and exercise capacity on patients' functional health. DESIGN:Questionnaire-based investigation among 119 patients who underwent surgical...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Pedersen TA,Røpcke DM,Hjortdal VE

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:So-called heterotaxy affects lateralization of the thoracic and abdominal organs. Congenital malformations may be present in one of several organ systems. Cardiac involvement includes both structural and conduction abnormalities. Data regarding arrhythmias in heterotaxy come from case reports and small case series. We...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Loomba RS,Willes RJ,Kovach JR,Anderson RH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patients with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) undergoing surgery in adulthood represent a challenge. We report our experience with such patients in or beyond the fourth decade of life. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. SETTING:Multispeciality tertiary level referral center PATIENTS:Forty-one (age 30-52 years) with TO...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Talwar S,Meena A,Choudhary SK,Saxena A,Kothari SS,Juneja R,Airan B

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated left ventricular (LV) apical hypoplasia is a recently described congenital abnormality characterized by: (1) a truncated and spherical LV configuration with rightward bulging of the interventricular septum, (2) deficiency of the myocardium within the LV apex with adipose tissue infiltrating the apex, (3) orig...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Vanhecke TE,Decker J,Leonowicz N,Chinnaiyan KM

更新日期：2011-11-01 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：: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：: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：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：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：: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: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：OBJECTIVES:We aimed (1) determine if systemic right ventricle filling parameters influence systemic right ventricle stroke volume in adult patients with D-transposition of the great arteries (D-TGA) palliated by atrial switch, using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and echocardiography, and (2) to study relationship ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Ladouceur M,Kachenoura N,Soulat G,Bollache E,Redheuil A,Azizi M,Delclaux C,Chatellier G,Boutouyrie P,Iserin L,Bonnet D,Mousseaux E

更新日期：2017-07-01 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：:We report the use of the Amplatzer Duct Occluder for transcatheter closure of a rare subclavian artery to innominate vein fistula in a neonate. ...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Evans K,Jones TK,Johnston TA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent advances in various disciplines of medicine have significantly changed the courses following cardiac surgery in children. On-table extubation (OTE) after open heart surgery in children is evolving. OBJECTIVE:To assess the rate of postoperative complications in children extubated on table after open h...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Hoda M,Haque A,Aijaz F,Akhtar MI,Rehmat A,Amanullah M,Hasan BS

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：: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：:Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a complex condition with a broad range of etiologies that result in a common outcome--elevated pulmonary arterial pressure. For the pediatric cardiologist, this entity provides a manifest demonstration of the interrelationship of cardiac and pulmonary physiology. A thoughtful approach mu...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Kyle WB

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Arterial switch operation has become the treatment of choice for neonates with transposition of the great arteries. The most important step of the procedure is transferring the coronary arteries to the neoaorta successfully. This study shows the impact of coronary anatomy on early mortality and morbidity afte...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Altin FH,Sengul FS,Yildiz O,Tosun O,Ozturk E,Kyaruzi M,Cine N,Guzeltas A,Yeniterzi M,Bakir İ

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：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：INTRODUCTION:Following congenital heart surgery, pediatric patients may experience persistent respiratory failure that requires tracheostomy placement. Currently, definitive knowledge of the optimal timing for tracheostomy placement in this patient population is lacking. METHODS:An 8-year retrospective review of 17 pe...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Costello JP,Emerson DA,Shu MK,Peer SM,Zurakowski D,Reilly BK,Klugman D,Jonas RA,Nath DS

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Mean platelet volume (MPV), platecrit, and platelet distribution width (PDW) are markers of platelet activation. Previous studies have found that platelet activation occurs in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Platelet indices including MPV, PDW, and platecrit have not been studied in children w...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Mese T,Guven B,Yilmazer MM,Karadeniz C,Ozdemir R,Doksoz O

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physician burnout has many undesirable consequences, including negative impact on patient care delivery and physician career satisfaction. Electronic health records (EHRs) may exacerbate burnout by increasing physician workload. OBJECTIVE:To determine burnout in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) special...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Marckini DN,Samuel BP,Parker JL,Cook SC

更新日期：2019-05-01 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:We aimed to study the efficiency and safety of once-a-week outpatient rehabilitation followed by home program with tele-monitoring in patients with complex cyanotic congenital heart disease. DESIGN:Prospective nonrandomized study. METHOD:Patients who have been diagnosed either Eisenmenger's syndrome or inop...

journal_title：Congenital heart disease

authors： Bhasipol A,Sanjaroensuttikul N,Pornsuriyasak P,Yamwong S,Tangcharoen T

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00