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Mid‐term Outcomes of the Helex Septal Occluder for Percutaneous Closure of Secundum Atrial Septal Defects
ConclusionsFollowing successful implantation, HSO results in effective closure of secundum ASD in mid‐term follow‐up. Late complications appear to be rare with the exception of frame fracture, which in this series did not result in clinical sequelae. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - March 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rafael Correa, Evan Zahn, Danyal Khan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Experience using the new GORE® septal occluder at the margins
We report three cases from our institution where the new Gore® Septal Occluder was utilized for the closure of a lateral tunnel fenestration, a moderate‐sized secundum atrial septal defect and a long tunnel patent foramen ovale. Each case highlights the successful use of this new generation device in challenging circumstances. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 27, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: C.J. Lockhart, N.G. Johnston, M.S. Spence Tags: Valvular and Structural Heart Diseases Source Type: research

Feasibility and safety of transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects with deficient posterior rim
ConclusionsOur data show the feasibility of percutaneous approach for ASD closure in presence of a deficient posterior‐inferior rim. The procedural success is strictly related to correct sizing and demonstration of a balloon notch on fluoroscopy. Long‐term follow‐up supports efficacy of the procedure in these selected cases. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 26, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Marco Papa, Achille Gaspardone, Gabriele Fragasso, Federica Sidoti, Eustachio Agricola, Gaetano Gioffrè, Maria Iamele, Alberto Margonato Tags: Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Source Type: research

Inversion upstream of FOXF1 in a case of lethal alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins
Abstract Alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins (ACDMPV) is a congenital malformation that leads to severe pulmonary hypertension and respiratory failure. It has been associated with deletion of, or mutation in, FOXF1 on 16q24.1, a gene encoding a forkhead transcription factor expressed in the mesenchyme of the developing lung. Here we report on the identification of a pericentric inversion on chromosome 16 (p11.2q24.1) in a case of lethal ACDMPV with atrioventricular septal defect and duodenal atresia. Array‐CGH indicated that the inversion is balanced, and FISH showed that the q‐arm breakpo...
Source: American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A - February 26, 2013 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Toshima Parris, Ali Moussavi Nik, Sailesh Kotecha, Claire Langston, Khalil Helou, Craig Platt, Peter Carlsson Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Mycobacterium massiliense: an emerging pathogen in cardiovascular infections [CASE STUDIES]
We describe 2 cases of Mycobacterium massiliense infection after cardiac surgery. A 68-year-old man developed high-grade fever and sternal wound infection 5 weeks after aortic valve replacement. He was discharged after antibiotic treatment but readmitted with pseudoaneurysm of the aortic root. He succumbed to hemorrhage 2 weeks after reoperation. A 7-year-old boy developed endocarditis after atrial septal defect patch repair, and underwent replacement of the patch. Samples from both patients grew Mycobacterium massiliense. (Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals)
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - February 21, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sadanandan, Kuriakose, Ramanarayanan, Philomina Tags: CASE STUDIES Source Type: research

Combined transcatheter device closure of ruptured sinus of valsalva and a post‐surgical residual ventricular septal defect
We describe a 14 year old boy who presented with Rupture of Right Sinus Of Valsalva (RSOV) into the right ventricular outflow tract (through two openings) along with a residual ventricular septal defect (VSD), four years after surgical closure of the VSD. Both antegrade and retrograde approaches were used to close the RSOV defects. The larger defect was closed from the venous side using an ADO‐1 device while the smaller defect was closed from the arterial end using and ADO‐II device. The residual VSD was also closed percutaneously using a ADO‐I device. Successful Transcatheter closure of all defects were possible the...
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 21, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jayaranganath Mahimarangariah, Srinivasa kikkeri H, Maneesh Rai K, Manjunath Cholenhally Nanjappa Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

All in one case: constrictive pericarditis, secundum atrial septal defect, persistent left superior vena cava and anomalous drainage of hemiazygos vein to coronary sinus.
PMID: 23443869 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology)
Source: The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology - February 21, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tasal A, Sönmez O, Erdoğan E, Göktekin O Tags: Anadolu Kardiyol Derg Source Type: research

Coexistence of accessory mitral papillary muscle and ventricular septal defect.
PMID: 23443868 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology)
Source: The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology - February 21, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Işılak Z, Deveci OS, Yalçın M, Incedayı M Tags: Anadolu Kardiyol Derg Source Type: research

Contribution of Giant Aneurysm of a Membranous Ventricular Septal Defect to Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction.
Abstract Perimembranous defects are the most common types of ventricular septal defects (VSDs). In many cases, an aneurysm accompanies this defect. The aneurysm can have advantageous consequences on defect hemodynamics. However, it also has numerous complications that are frequently encountered in clinical practice. In this case, we describe a patient with a membranous VSD with giant aneurysm formation contributing to subpulmonic severe obstruction. PMID: 23427013 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - February 20, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Altunbas G, Gokaslan G, Ercan S, Davutoglu V, Deniz H Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Unusual association of aortic valve stenosis with ventricular septal defect and pulmonary atresia: Differentiation from truncus arteriosus with truncal valve stenosis
Saktheeswaran Mahesh Kumar, Sasidharan Bijulal, Sivasubramonian SivasankaranAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2013 6(1):87-89Stenosis of systemic semilunar valve in cyanotic congenital heart defects is rare. It can happen in truncus arteriosus with truncal valve stenosis and the very rare anomaly of tetralogy of fallot with aortic valve stenosis. Here we describe a neonate with pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect and associated aortic valve stenosis and discuss the points of differentiation from truncus arteriosus. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - February 16, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Saktheeswaran Mahesh KumarSasidharan BijulalSivasubramonian Sivasankaran Source Type: research

Holt-oram syndrome associated with double outlet right ventricle: A rare association
We report a case of Holt-Oram syndrome with a rare association of double outlet right ventricle. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - February 16, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bhupinder SinghMallesh KariyappaIshwarappa Balekundri VijayalakshmiManjunath C Nanjappa Source Type: research

[Presentation form and evolution of double-chambered right ventricle.]
CONCLUSIONS: This paper has a special importance, because is the biggest series of patients with double-chambered right ventricle in Mexico and the results are comparable to the studies reported in the literature. The worsening of the NYHA functional class was the predominate symptom. The clinical manifestations can be presented from the lactancy to adulthood and the degree of obstruction could have a progressive character. The echocardiography is the method of choice in the diagnosis of these patients. The 91% of patients with DCRV who went to surgical treatment had excellent hemodynamic and functional results in the mid-...
Source: Archivos de Cardiologia de Mexico - February 16, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yabur-Espitia MR, Patiño-Bahena E, Cruz-Prieto B, Espinosa-Islas G, Espínola-Zavaleta N Tags: Arch Cardiol Mex Source Type: research

Lateral caval flap repair of adult sinus venosus atrial septal defect: A natural novel approach
We read with great interest the contribution by Bajwa and colleagues describing a novel technique for the correction of sinus venosus atrial septal defect with a superior vena caval wall flap. By using this technique, Bajwa and colleagues avoided the use of any synthetic material to close the defect and, as stressed by them, exposure of the left atrium to a nonendothelialized superior vena caval patch. Their accumulated experience in a decade includes 32 patients with a mean age of 48 years and with a mean follow-up of 60 months. Moreover, there were no significant atrial arrhythmias, and there was no need for pacemaker im...
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 15, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Carlos-A. Mestres, Marcos Murtra, José M. Revuelta Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Reply to the Editor
We are embarrassed that we failed to find and reference an article that first described the technique for repair of sinus venosus atrial septal defect. We thank Drs Mestres, Murtra, and Revuelta for reminding us of their prior work. We acknowledge that the title of our article should have been “Lateral Caval Flap Repair of Adult Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect: Rediscovery of the Puig-Massana-Murtra-Revuelta Approach.” Equally important is that their letter confirms the validity of the concept and the simplicity and efficiency of the technique. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 15, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Gurjyot Bajwa, Gosta B. Pettersson Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Contemporary outcomes of surgical ventricular septal defect closure
Conclusions: Even in the current surgical era, weight remains a significant predictor of morbidity and driver or length of stay in young infants undergoing ventricular septal defect closure. Weight still should be considered when discussing operative risks for children younger than age 6 months undergoing this procedure, irrespective of the indication for operation. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 15, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Brett R. Anderson, Kristen N. Stevens, Susan C. Nicolson, Stephen B. Gruber, Thomas L. Spray, Gil Wernovsky, Peter J. Gruber Tags: Congenital Heart Disease Source Type: research

Pulmonary stenosis: update on diagnosis and therapeutic options
Pulmonary stenosis (PS) accounts for approximately 8% of all congenital heart defects.1 Valvular PS is usually an isolated defect, but it can be associated with other congenital heart defects, such as atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), and persistent ductus arteriosus. Combined valvular and infundibular PS can be part of tetralogy of Fallot (ToF). The clinical presentation of PS may vary from critical stenosis in the newborn, to asymptomatic mild stenosis without need for therapy throughout life. The need for treatment of critical PS in the newborn is obvious, but the optimal timing, type of treat...
Source: Heart - February 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cuypers, J. A. A. E., Witsenburg, M., van der Linde, D., Roos-Hesselink, J. W. Tags: Congenital Heart Disease, Education in Heart, Congenital heart disease, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Hypertension, Right sided valvular heart disease, Epidemiology Source Type: research

The congenital heart disease genetic network study: rationale, design, and early results.
Abstract Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the leading cause of infant mortality among birth defects, and later morbidities and premature mortality remain problematic. Although genetic factors contribute significantly to cause CHD, specific genetic lesions are unknown for most patients. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-funded Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium established the Congenital Heart Disease Genetic Network Study to investigate relationships between genetic factors, clinical features, and outcomes in CHD. The Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium comprises 6 main and 4 satellite sites at w...
Source: Circulation Research - February 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium Tags: Circ Res Source Type: research

Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Valve Implantation
A 75-year-old-man with previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery and mitral valve replacement with a 27-mm St. Jude porcine valve was in New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class III due to dysfunctional mitral bioprosthesis (A = 2-dimensional echocardiography and Doppler trace of the mitral valve before and after intervention). A percutaneous transvenous mitral valve implantation with a “valve-in-valve” technique was proposed. To assess feasibility, a 3-dimensional print of the patient's heart was obtained from a gated cardiac computed tomography scan. Rapid prototyping confirmed in vitro that the transfe...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - February 14, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: A.B. Gopalamurugan, Antonios Pantazis, Silvia Schievano, Andrew M. Taylor, Michael J. Mullen Tags: IMAGES IN CARDIOLOGY Source Type: research

Contracted Foal Syndrome Associated with Multiple Malformations in Two Foals
Summary Congenital anomalies in horses are very rare, and contracted foal syndrome is one of the most commonly reported. This malformation is characterized by contraction of the joints of the forelimbs and/or hindlimbs. In addition, the syndrome can be characterized by vertebral column malformations, such as scoliosis or torticollis, and cranial deformity. The present report describes the radiological and necroscopical findings of multiple rare malformations in two foals. Both foals showed skeletal abnormalities and fenestration of the abdominal cavity. Other pathological findings include a interventricular septal defect i...
Source: Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia: Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series C - February 14, 2013 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: D. Binanti, D. D. Zani, D. Zani, T. Turci, G. Zavaglia, P. Riccaboni Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Transcatheter closure of large atrial septal defects in children using the left atrial disc engagement‐disengagement technique (LADEDT) – technical considerations and short term results
Conclusions: TCC of large ASDs in small children using the LADEDT is predictable, reproducible, relatively simple, safe, and effective. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Dr Robin Pinto, Dr Shreepal Jain, Dr Bharat Dalvi Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research

Amplatzer left atrial appendage occlusion: Single center 10‐year experience
ConclusionLAA closure may be a good alternative to oral anticoagulation. This hypothesis needs to be tested in a randomized clinical trial to ensure that all potential biases of this observational study are accounted for. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Fabian Nietlispach, Steffen Gloekler, René Krause, Samera Shakir, Michael Schmid, Ahmed A. Khattab, Peter Wenaweser, Stephan Windecker, Bernhard Meier Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research

Hybrid perventricular device closure of doubly committed subarterial ventricular septal defects: Mid‐term results
Conclusion: Perventricular closure of doubly committed subarterial VSDs appears to be a safe and effective minimally invasive technique with good mid‐term outcomes. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ke Lin, Da Zhu, Kaiyu Tao, Changping Gan, Hong Tang, Yuan Feng, Qi An Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research

Postimplant complications with transcatheter closure of congenital perimembranous ventricular septal defects
ConclusionsResults of transcatheter closure of pmVSD in terms of postimplant complications are encouraging in our center. It seemed that eccentric Amplatzer and domestic occluder may be at rather higher risk for postimplant complications. The incidence of postimplant complications may be minimized by skilled maneuvers, excluding rather small patients, and selecting the appropriate kind of occlusive device. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Youpeng Jin, Bo Han, Jianjun Zhang, Jianxin Zhuang, Jinchun Yan, Yulin Wang Tags: Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Source Type: research

Correlation of Atrial Septal Defect Size as Measured by Intracardiac Echocardiography and Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound in Children and Young Adults (P02.102)
CONCLUSIONS: Curtain result on TCD bubble studies is associated with significantly larger ASDs and other cardiac abnormalities in children and young adults.Disclosure: Dr. Doan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Barreto has nothing to disclose. Dr. Fulep has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bui has nothing to disclose. Dr. Butler has nothing to disclose. (Source: Neurology)
Source: Neurology - February 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Doan, D., Barreto, A., Fulep, E., Bui, T.-T., Butler, I. Tags: P02 Child Neurology I Source Type: research

First experiences with the GORE® septal occluder in children and adults with atrial septal defects
Conclusions:The GORE® Septal Occluder is an efficient device for closing ASDs up to 15mm. It is feasible for defects with different anatomy including a deficient aortic rim, septal aneurysm and multiple fenestrations and due to its compliance and conformability it has a presumed low risk of erosion. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Camilla Nyboe, Vibeke E. Hjortdal, Jens Erik Nielsen‐Kudsk Source Type: research

Patterns in the prevalence of congenital heart defects, metropolitan Atlanta, 1978 to 2005
CONCLUSIONSThe prevalence of total CHDs, primarily common, less severe types, are increasing, with some racial/ethnic differences. Further studies could clarify the possible reasons for such variations including differences in ascertainment, risk factors, or susceptibility. Birth Defects Research (Part A) 2013. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology)
Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - February 13, 2013 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kari Bjornard, Tiffany Riehle‐Colarusso, Suzanne M. Gilboa, Adolfo Correa Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

8p23.1 duplication detected by array‐CGH with complete atrioventricular septal defect and unilateral hand preaxial hexadactyly
Abstract 8p23.1 duplication syndrome is a genomic condition with variable phenotype. Isolated 8p23.1 duplication is rare. Here, we report on additional isolated 8p23.1 duplication in a fetus with complete atrioventricular septal defect and right hand preaxial hexadactyly diagnosed by array comparative genomic hybridization (array‐CGH). Array‐CGH indicated an ∼1.43 Mb duplication between 8p23.1 olfactory receptor/defensin repeats (ORDRs) in this case, which contains 27 genes of which 21 are known and 6 are novel, including GATA4 and SOX7 and one micro‐RNA gene. In order to better understanding the genotype–pheno...
Source: American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A - February 12, 2013 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Yanliang Zhang, Ya Li, Yuming Wang, Bin Shan, Yong Duan Tags: Clinical Report Source Type: research

Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Valve Implantation
A 75-year-old-man with previous coronary artery bypass graft surgery and mitral valve replacement with a 27-mm St. Jude porcine valve was in New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class III due to dysfunctional mitral bioprosthesis (A = 2-dimensional echocardiography and Doppler trace of the mitral valve before and after intervention). A percutaneous transvenous mitral valve implantation with a “valve-in-valve” technique was proposed. To assess feasibility, a 3-dimensional print of the patient's heart was obtained from a gated cardiac computed tomography scan. Rapid prototyping confirmed in vitro that the transfe...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - February 11, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Double Outlet Right Ventricle Versus Aortic Dextroposition: Morphologically Distinct Defects
This study concerns the morphological differentiation between double outlet right ventricle (DORV) and aortic dextroposition (AD) defects, namely tetralogy of Fallot and Eisenmenger anomaly. Indeed, despite the similar condition in terms of sequential ventriculo‐arterial connections, DORV and AD are two distinct morphological entities. It is proposed that the borderline between these two groups of malformations is represented by the specific insertion of the infundibular septum into the left anterior cranial division of the septomarginal trabeculation (or septal band) occurring in ADs and lacking in DORV. Furthermore, th...
Source: The Anatomical Record Part B: The New Anatomist - February 9, 2013 Category: Anatomy Authors: Angelo Restivo, Marta Unolt, Carolina Putotto, Bruno Marino Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Double Outlet Right Ventricle Versus Aortic Dextroposition: Morphologically Distinct Defects.
This study concerns the morphological differentiation between double outlet right ventricle (DORV) and aortic dextroposition (AD) defects, namely tetralogy of Fallot and Eisenmenger anomaly. Indeed, despite the similar condition in terms of sequential ventriculo-arterial connections, DORV and AD are two distinct morphological entities. It is proposed that the borderline between these two groups of malformations is represented by the specific insertion of the infundibular septum into the left anterior cranial division of the septomarginal trabeculation (or septal band) occurring in ADs and lacking in DORV. Furthermore, the ...
Source: Anatomical Record - February 9, 2013 Category: Anatomy Authors: Restivo A, Unolt M, Putotto C, Marino B Tags: Anat Rec (Hoboken) Source Type: research

Protective effect of esmolol on myocardial ischemic injury during open heart surgery in children.
CONCLUSIONS: Esmolol can protect the myocardium from ischemic injury during CPB in children and significantly reduce the use of inotropic drug. PMID: 23384300 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - February 8, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Gui P, Wu Q, Wu J, Yao S Tags: Paediatr Anaesth Source Type: research

Bicuspid pulmonary valve implantation using polytetrafluoroethylene membrane: early results and assessment of the valve function by magnetic resonance imaging [CONGENITAL]
CONCLUSIONS Early results of bicuspid PV implantation using PTFE membrane were satisfactory. PTFE bicuspid PV demonstrated excellent performance for the short term as evidenced by echocardiography and MRI. Long-term follow-up is mandatory to determine the durability of this valve. (Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - February 8, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lee, C., Lee, C.-H., Kwak, J. G., Song, J. Y., Shim, W.-S., Choi, E. Y., Lee, S. Y., Kim, Y. M. Tags: CONGENITAL Source Type: research

The spectrum of paediatric cardiac disease presenting to an outpatient clinic in Malawi
Conclusions: In this cohort of children from one centre in Malawi, acquired heart disease -- in particular rheumatic heart disease was almost as common as congenital heart disease. Most presented late. It is likely that untreated cardiac disease causes a large number of childhood deaths in Malawi. In addition to renewing secondary preventative efforts against rheumatic heart disease, adequate and accessible cardiothoracic surgical services should be established at a regional level. (Source: BioMed Central)
Source: BioMed Central - February 7, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Neil KennedyPaul Miller Source Type: research

Radiofrequency‐Assisted Transseptal Perforation for Electrophysiology Procedures in Children and Adults with Repaired Congenital Heart Disease
ConclusionsRF transseptal perforation can be an effective method of obtaining left atrial access for electrophysiologic procedures in patients with complex congenital heart disease, including cases where a conventional Brockenbrough needle has failed. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - February 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: JESSE J. ESCH, JOHN K. TRIEDMAN, FRANK CECCHIN, MARK E. ALEXANDER, EDWARD P. WALSH Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

[The role of Ross procedure in the management of congenital heart defects].
Conclusions: The results indicate a good outcome of Ross-, Ross-Konno-, Ross-Konno-mitral procedures in patients with congenital heart defects when surgery is performed by a highly experienced heart surgeon. In newborns, infants and small children Ross- and Ross-Konno procedures are the only methods for managing left ventricular outflow tract diseases. Concomitant severe mitral disease adds a high level of technical complexity to the Ross-Konno/mitral procedure, but it should be balanced against alternative strategies (eg. single ventricle palliation or transplantation). Orv. Hetil., 2013, 154, 219-224. PMID: 23376689 ...
Source: Orvosi Hetilap - February 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hartyánszky I, Kollár A, Kádár K, Ablonczy L, Novák E, Tóth A Tags: Orv Hetil Source Type: research

Types and distribution of congenital heart defects associated with trisomy 21 in Singapore
ConclusionVSD was the most common congenital heart defect seen in trisomy 21 in our study. A high proportion (25.0%) of trisomy 21 patients with tetralogy of Fallot also had AVSDs. (Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health)
Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health - February 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Monica Tan, Cunzhi Xu, Sarah KR Sim, Adeline LH Seow, Teng Hong Tan, Swee Chye Quek Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

‘Just‐flow’ images of the fetal heart: insights into interventricular shunting across a small ventricular septal defect and enhanced visualization of the fetal heart
(Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - January 31, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: E. S. Gonçalves, J. S. Carvalho Tags: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research

Correction
Rao Koneti N, Sreeram N, Raju Penumatsa R, Arramraj SK, Karunakar V. Transcatheter retrograde closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects in children with the Amplatzer Duct Occluder II Device. J Am Coll Cardiol 2012;60:2421–2. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - January 30, 2013 Category: Cardiology Tags: CORRECTIONS Source Type: research

Outcome of Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Children and Young Adults [ORIGINAL ARTICLES: CONGENITAL HEART SURGERY]
Conclusions Septal myectomy is safe and effective in children with obstructive HCM, but limited exposure may increase risk of aortic or mitral valve injury. Late survival is better than the previously published untreated natural history of HCM. Patient selection and surgical expertise remain critical components of septal myectomy, especially before considering a prophylactic myectomy in a seemingly asymptomatic patient. (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 30, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Altarabsheh, S. E., Dearani, J. A., Burkhart, H. M., Schaff, H. V., Deo, S. V., Eidem, B. W., Ommen, S. R., Li, Z., Ackerman, M. J. Tags: Cardiac - other ORIGINAL ARTICLES: CONGENITAL HEART SURGERY Source Type: research

Transcatheter Closure of Secundum ASD Using Occlutech Figulla-N Device in Symptomatic Children Younger Than 2 Years of Age
Section: Original Contribution Topics: Atrial septal defect Issue Number: Volume 25 - Issue 2 - February 2013 Author(s): Rasha I. Ammar, MD and Ranya A. Hegazy, MD Atrial septal defect transcatheter occlusion techniques have become alternative to surgical procedures. We evaluated the efficiency and safety of the Occlutech Figulla-N device in percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defects in symptomatic children younger than 2 ye...
Source: The Journal of Invasive Cardiology - January 29, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: hmpeditor Tags: Original Contribution Atrial septal defect Source Type: research

Volumetric and Functional Assessment Using Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Young Children Exposed to Acute Pulmonary Regurgitation: Is Pulmonary Regurgitation Just a Long‐Term Matter?
ConclusionsBoth ventricular volumes increased and left ventricular function was compromised, but right ventricular function was preserved early after the exposure to PR in children. Right ventricular volume was associated with both ventricular functions. (Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - January 29, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Chun Soo Park, Woong‐Han Kim, Jae Suk Yoo, Eun‐Ah Park, Whal Lee, Sang Yoon Lee, Gi‐Beom Kim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Correction
Rao Koneti N, Sreeram N, Raju Penumatsa R, Arramraj SK, Karunakar V. Transcatheter retrograde closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects in children with the Amplatzer Duct Occluder II Device. J Am Coll Cardiol 2012;60:2421–2. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - January 28, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Long‐term Complications Following Surgical Patch Closure of Multiple Muscular Ventricular Septal Defects
Conclusions.Surgical closure of muscular VSD by large patch with RV apical exclusion gives good early results. However, long term in adult life, the reduced size of RV, and diastolic dysfunction cause problems. These include reopening of PFO with cyanosis, right heart failure, cirrhosis, and arrhythmias. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 28, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lou Hofmeyr, Peter Pohlner, Dorothy J. Radford Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Prevalence of congenital heart disease at live birth: an accurate assessment by echocardiographic screening
ConclusionPrevalence of CHD determined by echocardiography screening was higher but more accurate than that obtained from birth defect registries.©2013 The Author(s)/Acta Pædiatrica ©2013 Foundation Acta Pædiatrica (Source: Acta Paediatrica)
Source: Acta Paediatrica - January 25, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Quming Zhao, Xiaojing Ma, Bing Jia, Guoying Huang Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Simulator‐Based Echocardiography Training of Noncardiologists in Congenital Heart Diseases
ConclusionsOur study showed that simulator‐based training in echocardiography in CHD could be very effective and may assist with training outside the scope of CHD. (Source: Echocardiography)
Source: Echocardiography - January 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Robert Wagner, Vit Razek, Florentine Gräfe, Thomas Berlage, Jan Janoušek, Ingo Daehnert, Michael Weidenbach Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research

Reversed C Sternotomy versus Conventional Sternotomy in Cardiac Surgery.
Conclusion These preliminary findings suggest that creating an access point without compromising the integrity of the sternum seems to be an advantageous and appropriate technique for suitable patients undergoing cardiac surgery. PMID: 23344768 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Temizkan V, Arslan G, Ugur M, Alp I, Yedekci E, Ucak A, Tas D, Yilmaz AT Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

Aortic Valve Regurgitation and Ventricular Septal Defect Diagnosed 5 Years after Penetrating Cardiac İnjury.
Abstract Despite high mortality rates for penetrating heart injuries, developments in transport, diagnosis, and surgical interventions have increased survival rates. In some cases, life-threatening complications may be misdiagnosed or remain asymptomatic and lead to loss of life. Herein, we report a patient with aortic valve regurgitation because of noncoronary cusp perforation and ventricular septal defect that remained asymptomatic and diagnosed 5 years after a penetrating heart injury. PMID: 23344747 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 23, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ozdemir AC, Yüksel V, Hüseyin S, Baltalarlı A Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research

The contegra valved bovine conduit: a biomaterial for the surgical treatment of congenital heart defects
This article aims to make a comprehensive review on the clinical outcomes of Contegra. Reports of Contegra published since 2002 were comprehensively retrieved, collected and analyzed. There were 1718 Contegra, applied in 1705 patients. The sizes of the conduits were 8-22 mm. The patients aged from newborn to 74.5 years, prevailed by pediatrics. The primary diagnosis was congenital heart defects in all cases, with Tetralogy of Fallot, truncus arteriosus and pulmonary atresia being the first three diagnoses, representing 25.6%, 16.7%, and 13.1%, respectively. Contegra was used as a tube graft in the pulmonary position in 163...
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - January 22, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Living Wills
This article aims to make a comprehensive review on the clinical outcomes of Contegra. Reports of Contegra published since 2002 were comprehensively retrieved, collected and analyzed. There were 1718 Contegra, applied in 1705 patients. The sizes of the conduits were 8-22 mm. The patients aged from newborn to 74.5 years, prevailed by pediatrics. The primary diagnosis was congenital heart defects in all cases, with Tetralogy of Fallot, truncus arteriosus and pulmonary atresia being the first three diagnoses, representing 25.6%, 16.7%, and 13.1%, respectively. Contegra was used as a tube graft in the pulmonary position in 163...
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - January 22, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Case 6: late cardiogenic shock after myocardial infarction in a 50 year-old hypertensive and diabetic man
This article aims to make a comprehensive review on the clinical outcomes of Contegra. Reports of Contegra published since 2002 were comprehensively retrieved, collected and analyzed. There were 1718 Contegra, applied in 1705 patients. The sizes of the conduits were 8-22 mm. The patients aged from newborn to 74.5 years, prevailed by pediatrics. The primary diagnosis was congenital heart defects in all cases, with Tetralogy of Fallot, truncus arteriosus and pulmonary atresia being the first three diagnoses, representing 25.6%, 16.7%, and 13.1%, respectively. Contegra was used as a tube graft in the pulmonary position in 163...
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - January 22, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research