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：AIM:In present study, we aimed to evaluate the changes in valvular regurgitations in mid-term follow-up of children with first attack acute rheumatic fever diagnosed after updated Jones criteria. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The medical records of the children diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever between June 2015 and Novemb...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Güler M,Laloğlu F,Ceviz N

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：INTRODUCTION:Aetiology of protein-losing enteropathy in single-ventricle type CHD is multi-factorial. REPORT:We describe two Fontan patients with protein-losing enteropathy who presented with cytomegalovirus-associated colitis. DISCUSSION:Fontan patients display risk factors for cytomegalovirus-induced gastroenteropa...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Bauer C,Tulzer G

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：:Conventional ambulatory heart rhythm monitoring is limited in its ability to provide rapid diagnosis of arrhythmias in athletes participating in water or high-intensity sports. This case report is of a 17-year-old female competitive swimmer who underwent loop recorder implantation with Confirm Rx™ ICM 3500 (Abbott, Mi...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Yoon JG,Snyder CS,Hoyt WJ

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diaphragm dysfunction following surgery for congenital heart disease is a known complication leading to delays in recovery and increased post-operative morbidity and mortality. We aimed to determine the incidence of and risk factors associated with diaphragm plication in children undergoing cardiac surgery a...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Foster CB,Cabrera AG,Bagdure D,Blackwelder W,Moffett BS,Holloway A,Mishcherkin V,Bhutta A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal aortic thrombosis is a rare occurrence but can be life-threatening. Most aortic thrombosis in neonates is related to umbilical artery catheters. A case of a neonate with a spontaneous aortic thrombosis is described here along with a comprehensive review of the literature for cases of neonatal aortic thrombosi...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Mulcaire-Jones JP,Bailly DK,Frank DU,Verma AR,Barney BJ,Siefkes HM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early weight trends after cardiac surgery in infants from low- and middle-income countries where the majority are undernourished have not been defined. We studied the early post-operative weight trends to identify specific factors associated with early weight loss and poor weight gain after discharge followi...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Banerji N,Sudhakar A,Balachandran R,Sunil GS,Kotayil BP,Krishna Kumar R

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Milrinone is a drug frequently used for hemodynamic support in children during critical illness. Although the hemodynamic changes induced by milrinone in children may appear similar to those of adults, the physiologic contributors of these changes remain vastly unknown. A systematic review was conducted to identify st...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Loomba RS,Dorsey V,Villarreal EG,Flores S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection, the early identification of infants at risk for severe disease in order to potentially decrease morbidity could be considered a major goal. Current guidelines recommend only clinical observation for this purpose in infants without known comorbidities. However, recent evidence ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Rodriguez-Gonzalez M,Benavente-Fernandez I,Castellano-Martinez A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an extremely rare case of a 14-month-old girl who was diagnosed with a single right coronary artery with coronary artery fistula communicating with the right ventricle and congenital absence of left coronary artery. Angiography showed a dilated and tortuous single right coronary artery draining into the righ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Yoldaş T,Beyazal M,Örün UA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The resection of a subaortic membrane remains far from a curative operation. We sought to examine factors associated with reoperation and the degree of aortic valve regurgitation as a potential long-term source for reoperation. METHODS:All patients who underwent resection of an isolated subaortic membrane b...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Binsalamah ZM,Spigel ZA,Zhu H,Kim MB,Chacon-Portillo MA,Adachi I,Imamura M,Mery CM,Mckenzie ED,Fraser CD,Heinle JS

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Femoral vein access is the first choice for percutaneous atrial septal defect closure, and when it cannot be used due to anatomic reasons, the alternative sites should be considered, frequently increasing the complexity of the procedure. Here we report the case of a 3-year-old boy, with situs inversus and dextrocardia...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Oliveira EC,Moura MAG,Almeida JA,Ribeiro ALP,Nascimento BR

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infective endocarditis is a microbial infection of the endothelial surface of the heart, predominantly the heart valves, that is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Few contemporary data exist regarding affected children in our context. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:We aimed to describe the profile and treatment outc...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Willoughby ML,Basera W,Perkins SR,Comitis GAM,Fourie B,Lawrenson JB,Zühlke LJ

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of subclinical rheumatic heart disease in schoolchildren aged 5-18 by using portable echocardiography in Ankara, Turkey. METHODS:The portable echocardiography screening was performed by a paediatric cardiologist for all of the cases. The mean age of 255...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Atalay S,Tutar E,Uçar T,Topçu S,Köse SK,Doğan MT

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessment of right ventricular size and function is an important part of the clinical cardiac evaluation; however, these quantitative measures are challenging by echocardiography. Automated software could be useful in place of manual measurements and qualitative assessment. This study evaluates a semi-autom...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： McCloud AK,Lowisz J,Roberson DA,Lefaiver CA,Penk JS

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although chylothorax is an uncommon complication following paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, it has significant associated morbidities and increased in-hospital mortality, as well as results in higher costs. A lack of prospective evidence or consensus guidelines for management of chylothorax further hinde...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Marino LV,Bell KL,Woodgate J,British Dietetic Association Paediatric Cardiology Interest Group.,Doolan A

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：:Retroaortic course of left innominate vein is a rare venous anomaly which is usually associated with CHD. Isolated retroaortic innominate vein is exceedingly rare with only a handful of reported cases. We report an otherwise healthy newborn with isolated retroaortic innominate vein and right aortic arch, a combination...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Kohli U

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The initial classic Fontan utilising a direct right atrial appendage to pulmonary artery anastomosis led to numerous complications. Adults with such complications may benefit from conversion to a total cavo-pulmonary connection, the current standard palliation for children with univentricular hearts. METHOD...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Blitzer D,Habib AS,Brown JW,Kean AC,Lin JI,Turrentine MW,Rodefeld MD,Herrmann JL,Kay WA

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A percutaneous transcatheter balloon dilation of a pulmonary venous pathway obstruction was successfully performed in a 40-year-old patient after a Mustard procedure. During the procedure, real-time three-dimensional trans-oesophageal echocardiography demonstrated the morphology of the obstruction. Our case highlights...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Nitta M,Sugano T,Iwata K

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Anthracycline chemotherapeutic agents carry the well-recognised risk of cardiac toxicity. The aim of this study was to determine the long-term effect of anthracycline chemotherapy on the biventricular function in childhood cancer survivors using tissue Doppler imaging and two-dimensional speckle tracking echo...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Yoldaş T,Yeşil Ş,Karademir S,Şahin G,Arman Örün U,Doğan V,Özgür S

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Correction of tetralogy of Fallot during infancy usually eliminates the risks associated with general anaesthesia. In rare cases of uncorrected defects persisting into adulthood, anaesthetic management during non-cardiac surgery may therefore be challenging. We describe the use of continuous spinal anaesthesia to succ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Corda Teixeira JS,Correia MJD,Haas A,Tralhão A

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood cancer survivors. Cardiologists must be aware of risk factors and long-term follow-up guidelines, which have historically been the purview of oncologists. Little is known about paediatric cardiologists' knowledge regarding the ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Rose-Felker K,Effinger K,Kelleman MS,Sachdeva R,Meacham LR,Border WL

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Developmental care of neonates with CHD is essential for proper neurodevelopment. Measurement of developmental care specific to these neonates is needed to ensure consistent implementation within and across cardiac ICUs. The purpose of this study was to psychometrically test the Developmental Care Scale for Neo...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Arter S,Miller E,Bakas T,Cooper DS

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in biomedical engineering have led to three-dimensional (3D)-printed models being used for a broad range of different applications. Teaching medical personnel, communicating with patients and relatives, planning complex heart surgery, or designing new techniques for repair of CHD via cardiac catheterisation a...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Forte MNV,Hussain T,Roest A,Gomez G,Jongbloed M,Simpson J,Pushparajah K,Byrne N,Valverde I

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Challenges remain in the judgement of pathological murmurs in newborns at maternity hospitals, and there are still many simple major CHD patients in developing countries who are not diagnosed in a timely fashion. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of cardiac auscultation on neonatal CHD by general pae...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Zhao QM,Niu C,Liu F,Wu L,Ma XJ,Huang GY

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital stenosis of the pulmonary veins is a rare condition whose outcome is guarded despite the available treatment options. We report a case of a 6-month-old infant with significant stenosis of all four pulmonary veins. ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Henriques C,Andrade H,Pires A

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTPatent ductus arteriosus is among the most common congenital heart diseases. With the increasing use of transcatheter closure procedures, the incidence of complications related to the procedure has increased. Embolization of the ductus closure device to the pulmonary artery is a very rare complication. Since t...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Kılıç Y,Harbelioğlu MA

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Migraine is a common neurovascular disease characterised with recurrent attacks by pain-free periods. It has been suggested that both sympathetic and parasympathetic dysfunctions play a role in its pathophysiology. AIM:The aim of our study was to investigate the ECG changes during attack-free period in ch...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Tosun O,Karatoprak E

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress may contribute to the pathogenesis of congenital heart defects, but the role of dynamic thiol/disulphide homeostasis has not been evaluated. The objective of this study was to assess whether there are changes in thiol/disulphide homeostasis and nitric oxide levels in children with tetralogy of Fallot ...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Temel MT,Demiryürek S,Saracaloglu A,Ozer CH,Kahraman HN,Coskun ME,Başpınar O,Demiryürek AT

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital complete tracheal rings are usually associated with pulmonary slings. We report a rare association of congenital complete tracheal rings with hypoplastic left heart variant. A term infant with diagnosis of a mildly hypoplastic mitral valve, unicuspid aortic valve, and moderately hypoplastic aortic arch with...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Bansal N,Mahadin DR,Aggarwal S

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:IntroductionDiagnostic and interventional catheter angiography of the heart is frequently used in paediatric cardiology. It is also possible to detect urinary system anomalies with cineurography images that may be obtained during angiocardiography. In this study, the aim was to determine the frequency, distribution, a...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Oral O,Toprak MHH,Uysal F,Bostan OM,Cil E

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 5-year-old girl presented with chronic fatigue and extreme exercise intolerance. After countless doctor visits, investigations, and hospital admissions, striking desaturation during exercise test pointed to a cardiovascular problem. Desaturation as a result of right-to-left shunting through a patent foramen ovale du...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Grootaers C,Roggen M,Gewillig M

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a young soldier presenting with aborted sudden cardiac death, who was found to have concomitant hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Along with pathological haemodynamic features of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, an easily-inducible re-entrant tachycardia was clearly documented in o...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Kim S,Song WH,Kim SS

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In approximately 5% of patients with idiopathic recurrent pericarditis, the disease usually follows a chronic relapsing course, and children can develop dependence and side effects of prolonged high-dose corticosteroid regimens. In this setting anakinra, a recombinant human interleukin-1 competitive receptor antagonis...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Rodriguez-Gonzalez M,Ruiz-Gonzalez E,Castellano-Martinez A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A bicuspid aortic valve is not only a common congenital heart defect but also an enigmatic condition that can cause a large spectrum of diseases, such as aortic valve stenosis and severe heart failure in newborns whereas aortic dissection in adults. On the contrary, a bicuspid aortic valve can also occur with normal f...

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Pedersen MW,Groth KA,Mortensen KH,Brodersen J,Gravholt CH,Andersen NH

更新日期：2019-01-01 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:Fetal echocardiography is the main modality of prenatal diagnosis of CHD. This study was done to describe the trends and benefits associated with prenatal diagnosis of complex CHD at a tertiary care centre. METHODS:Retrospective chart review of patients with complex CHD over an 18-year period was performed....

journal_title：Cardiology in the young

authors： Gorla SR,Chakraborty A,Garg A,Gugol RA,Kardon RE,Swaminathan S

更新日期：2018-12-26 00:00:00