Pulmonary hypertension in Kawasaki disease.

abstract：:We report a case of isolated ventricular inversion in a 42-year-old woman. This rare congenital cardiac anomaly was corrected by an intraatrial baffle procedure. She also underwent left-sided double-chamber endocardial pacemaker implantation for postoperative tachycardia bradycardia syndrome. ...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Kannan BR,Kamath KP,Rao SG,Kumar RK

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kawasaki disease (KD) is a self-limiting systemic vasculitis of unknown etiology. KD is often complicated by coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs), which develop in about 20-25% of untreated children and 3-5% of children treated with intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. To identify the risk loci for CAA susceptibility in pa...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Kwon YC,Kim JJ,Yu JJ,Yun SW,Yoon KL,Lee KY,Kil HR,Kim GB,Han MK,Song MS,Lee HD,Ha KS,Sohn S,Hong YM,Jang GY,Lee JK,Korean Kawasaki Disease Genetics Consortium.

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in ventricular geometry are often seen in patients with right ventricular hypertension secondary to pulmonary hypertension (PH). Progressive systolic bowing of the inter-ventricular septum occurs with increasing right ventricular pressure (RVp) and can be quantified with the left ventricular end-systolic eccen...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Averin K,Michelfelder E,Sticka J,Cash M,Hirsch R

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic myocardial damage was identified as a complicating feature in the clinical course of 12 newborn infants who died in congestive failure with cerebral arteriovenous malformation. Electrocardiograms of 11 patients showed signs of chamber hypertrophy and T wave and ST segment features of varying degree compatible...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Jedeikin R,Rowe RD,Freedom RM,Olley PM,Gillan JE

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the feasibility of implementing a pulse oximetry screening protocol at a city of mild elevation with a specific focus on the false-positive screening rate. Pulse oximetry screening was performed according to the proposed guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics at a center in Tucson, AZ, a...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Han LM,Klewer SE,Blank KM,Seckeler MD,Barber BJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Once a mainstay in the treatment of neonates with d-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA), the application of balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) in the d-TGA population has become more selective. Currently, there is no clear evidence for or against a selective BAS strategy. The aims of this single-center retrospect...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Zaleski KL,McMullen CL,Staffa SJ,Thiagarajan RR,Maschietto N,DiNardo JA,Nasr VG

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Routine use of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a safe monitoring and diagnostic method during pediatric congenital cardiac surgery. However, the question of whether intraoperative TEE is accurate and cost effective for patients with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) has not been raised. This study aim...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Kim SJ,Park SA,Song J,Shim WS,Choi EY,Lee SY

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A two-year-old child who had had palliative surgery as a neonate for an absent right atrioventricular connection and double-inlet ventricle was shown to be developmentally retarded. Trisomy for the short arm of chromosome 8 was demonstrated, resulting from a familial 8:13 translocation, with a high risk of recurrence....

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Burn J,Baraitser M,Hughes DT,Saldana-Garcia P,Taylor JF

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To describe great-vessel dimensions in patients with D-loop transposition of the great arteries (TGA) who have undergone atrial switch operation (ATSO). Patients who have undergone arterial switch operation for TGA have a high incidence of dilation of the neoaortic root. The incidence and degree of great artery dilati...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Yurasek GK,Gauvreau K,Powell AJ,Geva T,Brown DW

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventriculo-coronary arterial connections are frequently observed in pulmonary atresia with intact interventricular septum. Sustained right ventricular hypertension during cardiac morphogenesis is thought to be responsible for persistence of myocardial sinusoidal-coronary artery connections. Considering an unusual obse...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Bonnet D,Gautier-Lhermitte I,Bonhoeffer P,Sidi D

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subtotal cor triatriatum sinister (partially divided left atrium) is characterized by a membrane dividing the left atrium into two portions: a dorsal accessory proximal chamber that receives part of the pulmonary venous return and a small restrictive defect in the membrane that obstructs blood flow from the accessory ...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Sivakumar K,Satish R,Tailor K,Coelho R

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Noninvasive Doppler-derived cardiac output was measured with the pulsed Doppler method in 22 healthy newborns during their first four days of life. Maximal blood flow velocity in the aorta was measured with the Doppler ultrasound method. The mean Doppler-derived cardiac output was 273 +/- 59 ml/min/kg. Ductal left-to-...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Hirsimäki H,Kero P,Wanne O,Erkkola R,Makoi Z

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality among patients with diabetes, and heart failure exists even in the absence of coronary disease. Myocardial metabolism is altered in the diabetic heart as a result of changes in substrate availability secondary to insulin resistance. The nuclear receptor peroxisome...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Duncan JG

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and pathological features of primary pulmonary artery sarcoma in two children are reported. The first patient presented with right ventricular outflow obstruction and underwent successful surgical resection of his tumor. The second patient developed cardiac arrest following a relatively short period of sy...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Farooki ZQ,Chang CH,Jackson WL,Clapp SK,Hakimi M,Arciniegas E,Pinsky WW

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We herein describe, for the first time, the fetal presentation of a case of ventricular inversion, restrictive ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, hypertensive left ventricle and double outlet right ventricle at 34 weeks of gestational age. Postnatal echocardiography confirmed the prenatal diagnosis. The pa...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： El-Asmar JM,Degheili JA,Al-Halabi E,Sklansky M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After surgical repair of an aortic coarctation a term infant presented with severe pulmonary hypertension and cyanosis unresponsive to treatment including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The atypical clinical course became apparent once the accompanying diagnosis of congenital alveolar capillary dysplasia with mi...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Gamillscheg A,Zobel G,Spuller E,Reiterer F,Beitzke A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty infants with interrupted aortic arch (IAA), admitted between 1979 and 1988, were reviewed. They usually presented early in severe cardiac failure or shock. In the initial 5-year period, 17 of the 21 infants underwent diagnostic or confirmatory cardiac catheterization, in contrast with the latter 5 years when onl...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Menahem S,Rahayoe AU,Brawn WJ,Mee RB

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sinus node disease is a problem encountered in patients after the Mustard surgery, requiring a pacemaker implantation. The knowledge of the complexity anatomy is crucial because of the possible challenges associated with this procedure. We report a case of a 24-year-old woman presented with symptomatic bradycardia, in...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Cabrera-Ortega M,Díaz-Ramírez F,Benítez-Ramos DB

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since its first description in Japan 30 years ago, Kawasaki disease has been reported worldwide. Although an infectious etiology is suspected based on the epidemiology and clinical features, a causative agent has not been identified. The majority of the morbidity and mortality associated with this condition is attribu...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Laupland KB,Dele Davies H

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review outlines the morphologic and pathogenetic characteristics of congenital polyvalvular disease. Two cases are used for exemplification. The macroscopic and histologic features of the valves as well as associated cardiac lesions and clinical syndromes are described, followed by a discussion of morphogenesis o...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Bartram U,Bartelings MM,Kramer HH,Gittenberger-de Groot AC

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory viral infections in infants undergoing congenital heart surgery lead to prolonged intubation time, hospital (HLOS) and cardiac intensive care unit length of stay (CICU LOS). The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of respiratory viruses using molecular testing in otherwise healthy infant...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Delgado-Corcoran C,Blaschke AJ,Ou Z,Presson AP,Burch PT,Pribble CG,Menon SC

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnesium sulfate was given to pediatric cardiac surgical patients during cardiopulmonary bypass period in an attempt to reduce the occurrence of postoperative junctional ectopic tachycardia (PO JET). We reviewed our data to evaluate the effect of magnesium on the occurrence of JET and assess a possible relationship b...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： He D,Sznycer-Taub N,Cheng Y,McCarter R,Jonas RA,Hanumanthaiah S,Moak JP

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chylous effusions frequently occur after cardiac surgery due to severe damage to the lymphatic system, thus indicating that the insertion of a chest tube may be necessary. Factor XIII (FXIII) is discussed as being essential for wound healing. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate whether the application ...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Schroth M,Meißner U,Cesnjevar R,Weyand M,Singer H,Rascher W,Klinge J

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 14-year-old boy after a Mustard procedure for transposition of the great arteries developed pulmonary hypertension secondary to baffle obstruction. This occurred over several years without apparent significant symptomatology. Systemic-level pressure prevailed in the left (pulmonary) ventricle and provided an opportu...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Reisman M,Rosengart RM,Degner TL,Sintek C,Khonsari S

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inferior sinus venosus defects (SVDs) are rare imperfections located in the inferior portion of the atrial septum, leading to an overriding inferior vena cava (IVC) and an interatrial connection. These defects have increased risk of anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) and often are confused with secundum atrial ...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Plymale J,Kolinski K,Frommelt P,Bartz P,Tweddell J,Earing MG

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the very young child (less than eight years of age), transient loss of consciousness represents a diagnostic and management dilemma for clinicians. While most commonly benign, syncope may be due to cardiac dysfunction which can be life-threatening. It can be secondary to an underlying ion channelopathy, cardiac inf...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Villafane J,Miller JR,Glickstein J,Johnson JN,Wagner J,Snyder CS,Filina T,Pomeroy SL,Sexson-Tejtel SK,Haxel C,Gottlieb J,Eghtesady P,Chowdhury D

更新日期：2021-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Various agents have been suggested as causal or associated factors in the pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease (KD); however, the underlying factors of KD remain unknown. Plasma exchange is one of the most effective treatments for the acute phase of KD. This indicates that plasma may contain factors associated with the pa...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Kanai T,Shiraishi H,Uehara R,Ito T,Momoi MY

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty was attempted in an eight-month-old infant with severe aortic valve stenosis. The procedure resulted in a fall in the resting transvalvular systolic pressure gradient from 106 mmHg to 40 mmHg and no aortic regurgitation. Clinical and Doppler echocardiography findings suggest p...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Sánchez GR,Mehta AV,Ewing LL,Brickley SE,Anderson TM,Black IF

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KH) is a rare tumor of vascular origin that commonly affects the cutaneous tissues of the extremities. It can, however, affect the abdomen, thorax, head, or neck. Compared with juvenile hemangiomas, which tend to regress, KH tumors are locally aggressive and usually persist. Associated...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Beaton A,Kuttler T,Hassan A,Nath DS,Reyes C,Jonas RA,Martin GR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hospital volume has been associated with improved outcomes in congenital cardiac surgery. However, the relationship between hospital volume and hospitalization cost remains unclear. This study examines the relationship between hospital surgical volume and hospitalization costs, while accounting for measures of quality...

journal_title：Pediatric cardiology

authors： Chan T,Kim J,Minich LL,Pinto NM,Waitzman NJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00