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Pavlovic A, Parezanovic V, Stefanovic I, Dähnert I, Tzifa A, Djordjevic SA, Ilic S, Milovanovic V, Bijelic M, Bisenic D, Kalanj J, Djukic M. Immediate results of primary balloon dilation for congenital aortic valve stenosis predict the mid-term outcome. Cardiol Young 2023; 33:2267-2273. [PMID: 36655503 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123000021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Balloon valvuloplasty is the primary treatment for congenital aortic valve stenosis in our centre. We sought to determine independent predictors of reintervention (surgical repair or repeated balloon dilation) after primary valvuloplasty. METHODS We retrospectively studied patients with congenital aortic valve stenosis who underwent balloon valvuloplasty during 2004-2018. The following risk factors were analysed: aortic valve insufficiency after balloon valvuloplasty >+1/4, post-procedural gradient across the aortic valve ≥35 mmHg, pre-interventional gradient across the valve, annulus size, use of rapid pacing, and balloon/annulus ratio. Primary outcome was aortic valve reintervention. RESULTS In total, 99 patients (median age 4 years, range 1 day to 26 years) underwent balloon valvuloplasty for congenital aortic valve stenosis. After a mean follow-up of 4.0 years, 30% had reintervention. Adjusted risks for reintervention were significantly increased in patients with post-procedural aortic insufficiency grade >+1/4 and/or residual gradient ≥35 mmHg (HR 2.55, 95% CI 1.13-5.75, p = 0.024). Pre-interventional gradient, annulus size, rapid pacing, and balloon/annulus ratio were not associated with outcome. CONCLUSION Post-procedural aortic valve insufficiency grade >+1/4 and/or residual gradient ≥35 mmHg in patients undergoing balloon valvuloplasty for congenital aortic valve stenosis confers an increased risk for reintervention in mid-term follow-up.
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- Andrija Pavlovic
- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Heart Center Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Mitera Hospital, Athens, Greece
- Division of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College, London, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Konstantinov IE, Moscoso B, Ishigami S, Zubritskiy A, Marliau R. Aortic valve repair in a low-birth-weight neonate with poor ventricular function: staged tricuspidization of the unicuspid valve. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 2023. [PMID: 37815814 DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2023.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Congenital severe isolated aortic stenosis in neonates requires prompt intervention because left ventricular function may deteriorate rapidly. Surgical repair of a stenotic aortic valve in neonates allows debridement of fibrous material and precision commissurotomy. As such, the child would end up with a much better-quality aortic valve compared to the uncontrolled tear that results following balloon dilatation. The meticulous debridement and precise commissurotomy are important in achieving long-term durability of the aortic valve repair, with the expectation that the patient may keep the native aortic valve at least into adolescence or adulthood. If feasible, it is important to avoid placement of patches while repairing the valve, so that the growth potential of the cusps is preserved. The valve could be revisited and repaired further, so that, ideally, the native valve could be retained for life, thus avoiding aortic valve replacement entirely. We present a low-birth-weight neonate with a dysplastic unicuspid aortic valve, severe aortic valve stenosis and decreased left ventricular function who underwent repair of the aortic valve.
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department. Hospital Clínic Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Clift CL, Su YR, Bichell D, Jensen Smith HC, Bethard JR, Norris-Caneda K, Comte-Walters S, Ball LE, Hollingsworth MA, Mehta AS, Drake RR, Angel PM. Collagen fiber regulation in human pediatric aortic valve development and disease. Sci Rep 2021; 11:9751. [PMID: 33963260 PMCID: PMC8105334 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-89164-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Congenital aortic valve stenosis (CAVS) affects up to 10% of the world population without medical therapies to treat the disease. New molecular targets are continually being sought that can halt CAVS progression. Collagen deregulation is a hallmark of CAVS yet remains mostly undefined. Here, histological studies were paired with high resolution accurate mass (HRAM) collagen-targeting proteomics to investigate collagen fiber production with collagen regulation associated with human AV development and pediatric end-stage CAVS (pCAVS). Histological studies identified collagen fiber realignment and unique regions of high-density collagen in pCAVS. Proteomic analysis reported specific collagen peptides are modified by hydroxylated prolines (HYP), a post-translational modification critical to stabilizing the collagen triple helix. Quantitative data analysis reported significant regulation of collagen HYP sites across patient categories. Non-collagen type ECM proteins identified (26 of the 44 total proteins) have direct interactions in collagen synthesis, regulation, or modification. Network analysis identified BAMBI (BMP and Activin Membrane Bound Inhibitor) as a potential upstream regulator of the collagen interactome. This is the first study to detail the collagen types and HYP modifications associated with human AV development and pCAVS. We anticipate that this study will inform new therapeutic avenues that inhibit valvular degradation in pCAVS and engineered options for valve replacement.
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- Cassandra L Clift
- Department of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology, MUSC Proteomics Center, Bruker-MUSC Clinical Glycomics Center of Excellence, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Ave, BSB358, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Eppley Institute for Cancer Research and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Eppley Institute for Cancer Research and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology, MUSC Proteomics Center, Bruker-MUSC Clinical Glycomics Center of Excellence, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Ave, BSB358, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology, MUSC Proteomics Center, Bruker-MUSC Clinical Glycomics Center of Excellence, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Ave, BSB358, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology, MUSC Proteomics Center, Bruker-MUSC Clinical Glycomics Center of Excellence, Medical University of South Carolina, 173 Ashley Ave, BSB358, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA.
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Wazir HD, Qureshi AU, Hyder SN, Sadiq M. Immediate And Midterm Results Of Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty In Children With Aortic Valve Stenosis With Special Reference To Dysplastic Aortic Valve. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad 2019; 31:517-521. [PMID: 31933302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study was conducted to determine the immediate and midterm outcome of balloon aortic valvuloplasty in children from age 1 month to 16 years, with special reference to mean balloon to aortic valve ratio along with dooming versus dysplastic valve. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study. Patients who underwent balloon aortic valvuloplasty in a single tertiary care hospital were reviewed regarding immediate outcome, morphology of aortic valve, mean balloon to aortic valve ratio and complications during procedure from January 2006 till December 2016. RESULTS Of 171 patients, 80.11% had fall to good results while 73.1% had adequate outcome. Mean gradient fall of more than 50% or Peak systolic gradient decreased significantly post ballooning, which indicates good results. The age ranges from 1-92 months, 89.4% patients from age group less than1 year had adequate outcome, (p=0.017). In terms of morphology, 55.6% cases had doming while 44.4% cases had dysplastic aortic valve. There was no significant difference between dysplastic and doming valves in terms of outcome (p=0.224). Only 6 patients (3.5%) developed significant aortic regurgitation. Regarding short-term and intermediate outcome 92% of the patients were free from a second intervention and there was no significant difference between complications regarding balloon to aortic valve ratio also. CONCLUSIONS Our 10-year experience showed that balloon aortic valvuloplasty is a safe and effective therapy, irrespective of age groups. The complications rate is low and good outcome is achieved by keeping balloon to aortic valve ratio of ±0.9 irrespective of morphology of valve..
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- Haseen Dil Wazir
- Department of Paediatrics Cardiology, Children Hospital Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Paediatrics Cardiology, Children Hospital Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Paediatrics Cardiology, Children Hospital Lahore, Pakistan
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Saung MT, McCracken C, Sachdeva R, Petit CJ. Outcomes Following Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty Versus Surgical Valvotomy in Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Meta-Analysis. J Invasive Cardiol 2019; 31:E133-E142. [PMID: 31158809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The optimal treatment for congenital aortic stenosis (AS) has been debated over the past three decades of experience with both balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) and surgical aortic valvotomy (SAV). While BAV has been the mainstay of therapy for children with AS in most centers, recent single-center reports suggest superior results following SAV. METHODS We queried Medline, EMBASE and Web of Science for eligible studies. RESULTS A total of 18 studies were included in our meta-analysis: SAV alone (n = 3), BAV alone (n = 10), and both (n = 5). The mean follow-up duration of BAV patients was 6.5 years, while the mean follow-up duration for SAV patients was 7.2 years. Mortality rates following BAV and SAV were 11% (95% CI, 8-14) and 10% (95% CI, 7-15), respectively. Reintervention following initial procedure for treatment of AS was higher following BAV (37% [95% CI, 30-44]) compared with SAV (25% [95% CI, 20-31]). The predominant reintervention for both the BAV and SAV groups was surgery (SAV or aortic valve replacement [AVR]); the surgical reintervention rate was 59% for BAV (95% CI, 51-66) and 75% for SAV (95% CI, 48-91). Mean time to reintervention was shorter for BAV (2.7 years [95% CI, 1.4-4.1]) compared with SAV (6.9 years [95% CI, 4.4-9.4]). AVR following BAV was 20% (95% CI, 17-23) and following SAV was 17% (95% CI, 12-25). Long-term and mid-term follow-up in these studies showed moderate to severe aortic insufficiency (AI) was present in 28% (95% CI, 20-37) and 19% (95% CI, 12-27) in BAV and SAV patients, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The rate of reintervention following BAV is higher than following SAV. However, survival rates, AVR, and development of late AI following BAV and SAV are equivalent. The costs associated with the two therapies in terms of hospital days and other morbidities should be considered in future comparative studies.
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- Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, 1405 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30314 USA.
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Tzifa A, Avramidis D, Patris K. Coronary Artery Thrombosis in a Neonate With Critical Aortic Stenosis. J Invasive Cardiol 2019; 31:E91-E92. [PMID: 31034441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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We describe a case of right coronary artery occlusion in a neonate with critical aortic stenosis. We hypothesize that the thrombus was either formed in situ resulting from low cardiac output or secondary to an atrial arrhythmia in the presence of severe left ventricular diastolic dysfunction that may have occurred during air-transfer to our facility. We conclude that attention should be given to the coronary arteries in low-flow critical aortic stenosis, particularly in neonates and infants whose stroke volume is extremely low.
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- Aphrodite Tzifa
- Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, Director of Congenital Heart Disease Dpt, Mitera Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece Erythrou Stavrou 6, 15123, Marousi, Athens, Greece.
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Cao Y, Koide M, Kunii Y, Tateishi M, Okugi S, Sakurai Y, Nakashima Y, Kaneko S, Inoue N. [Infective Endocarditis in Right Ventricle( RV)-Pulmonary Artery( PA) Conduit Late after the Ross Procedure;Report of a Case]. Kyobu Geka 2019; 72:156-159. [PMID: 30772885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Ross procedure has been found to have a lower incidence of infective endocarditis compared to other aortic replacement procedure using prosthetic valves. We report a case of 25-year-old man who underwent Ross procedure for congenital aortic stenosis and regurgitation when he was 7 years old. He presented with fever and was highly suspected of infective endocarditis. All sets of blood cultures were positive for Heamophilus parainfluenzae. Autologous pericardial pulmonary valve was severely stenotic and computed tomography (CT) scan and radio isotope (RI) scan revealed infection at the stenotic valve. We performed right ventricle (RV)-pulmonary artery (PA) conduit replacement and he was discharged after completion of intravenous antibiotic treatment. We experienced a rare case of infective endocarditis in a patient late after Ross procedure. Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis is mandatory even in patients with infection resistant Ross procedure.
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- Yuchen Cao
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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Meza JM, Slieker M, Blackstone EH, Mertens L, DeCampli WM, Kirklin JK, Karimi M, Eghtesady P, Pourmoghadam K, Kim RW, Burch PT, Jacobs ML, Karamlou T, McCrindle BW. A novel, data-driven conceptualization for critical left heart obstruction. Comput Methods Programs Biomed 2018; 165:107-116. [PMID: 30337065 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2018.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2018] [Revised: 08/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Qualitative features of aortic and mitral valvar pathology have traditionally been used to classify congenital cardiac anomalies for which the left heart structures are unable to sustain adequate systemic cardiac output. We aimed to determine if novel groups of patients with greater clinical relevance could be defined within this population of patients with critical left heart obstruction (CLHO) using a data-driven approach based on both qualitative and quantitative echocardiographic measures. METHODS An independent standardized review of recordings from pre-intervention transthoracic echocardiograms for 651 neonates with CLHO was performed. An unsupervised cluster analysis, incorporating 136 echocardiographic measures, was used to group patients with similar characteristics. Key measures differentiating the groups were then identified. RESULTS Based on all measures, cluster analysis linked the 651 neonates into groups of 215 (Group 1), 338 (Group 2), and 98 (Group 3) patients. Aortic valve atresia and left ventricular (LV) end diastolic volume were identified as significant variables differentiating the groups. The median LV end diastolic area was 1.35, 0.69, and 2.47 cm2 in Groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively (p < 0.0001). Aortic atresia was present in 11% (24/215), 87% (294/338), and 8% (8/98), in Groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively (p < 0.0001). Balloon aortic valvotomy was the first intervention for 9% (19/215), 2% (6/338), and 61% (60/98), respectively (p < 0.0001). For those with an initial operation, single ventricle palliation was performed in 90% (176/215), 98% (326/338), and 58% (22/38) (p < 0.0001). Overall mortality in each group was 27% (59/215), 41% (138/338), and 12% (12/98) (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Using a data-driven approach, we conceptualized three distinct patient groups, primarily based quantitatively on baseline LV size and qualitatively by the presence of aortic valve atresia. Management strategy and overall mortality differed significantly by group. These groups roughly correspond anatomically and are analogous to multi-level LV hypoplasia, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and critical aortic stenosis, respectively. Our analysis suggests that quantitative and qualitative assessment of left heart structures, particularly LV size and type of aortic valve pathology, may yield conceptually more internally consistent groups than a simplistic scheme limited to valvar pathology alone.
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- James M Meza
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CA .
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegan, the Netherlands
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital, Orlando, FL
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital, New Haven, CT
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis. MO
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital, Orlando, FL
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
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- Labatt Family Heart Centre, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, CA ; Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital, Orlando, FL ; Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, CA .
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Ingason AB, Sigfusson G, Torfason B. Congenital aortic stenosis due to unicuspid unicommissural aortic valve: a case report. J Cardiothorac Surg 2018; 13:61. [PMID: 29880056 PMCID: PMC5991466 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-018-0755-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Unicuspid unicommissural aortic valve is an extremely rare congenital anomaly that usually presents in adulthood but can rarely present in infancy. We report a 17-year-old patient with congenital aortic stenosis secondary to unicuspid unicommissural aortic valve that was successfully treated with aortic valve replacement. CASE PRESENTATION The patient was diagnosed with aortic stenosis after a murmur was heard in the newborn nursery and subsequently underwent aortic balloon valvuloplasty 6 weeks after birth. He had been regularly followed up since and underwent numerous cardiac catheterizations, including another aortic balloon valvuloplasty at age 13. During follow-up at age 17, the patient presented with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and mild left ventricular hypertrophy. Aortic valve replacement was planned since the patient was nearly adult-sized and to reduce the risk of cardiac decompensation. During the operation an unicuspid unicommissural aortic valve was revealed. The patient recovered well post-operatively. He was discharged 5 days after the surgery in good condition and was completely symptom-free at follow-up 6 weeks later. CONCLUSIONS Unicuspid aortic valve is a rare congenital anomaly that can cause congenital aortic stenosis. It is seldom diagnosed pre-operatively but should be suspected in infants presenting with aortic stenosis.
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- Arnar B. Ingason
- Department of Medicine, University of Iceland, Vatnsmyrarvegur 16, 101 Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Medicine, University of Iceland, Vatnsmyrarvegur 16, 101 Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Iceland
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Landspitali University Hospital, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Ananthakrishna Pillai A, Rangaswamy Balasubramanian V, Kanshilal Sharma D. Immediate and Long-Term Follow Up Results of Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty in Congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis Among Young Patients. J Heart Valve Dis 2018; 27:17-23. [PMID: 30560595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The study aim was to investigate the immediate and long-term results of balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in young patients (aged ≤20 years) with congenital bicuspid aortic valve presenting with severe aortic stenosis. METHODS The study involved a single tertiary care center-based retrospective data analysis of immediate and long-term outcomes in patients following balloon valvuloplasty between 2000 and 2011. A total of 92 young patients (mean age 12.7 years; 95% CI 8.3-16.7 years) with aortic stenosis due to congenital bicuspid aortic valve and who underwent BAV were studied. RESULTS The mean follow up period was 5.7 ± 1.3 years. Intervention resulted in successful BAV (≥50% reduction in baseline gradient) in 79 patients (85.9%; group A) and partially successful BAV (<50% reduction in baseline gradient) in eight patients (8.7%; group B). BAV failed in five patients (5.4%; group C). The mean left ventricular systolic pressure was decreased from 155.6 mmHg (95% CI 132.7-186.3 mmHg) to 100.9 mmHg (95% CI 82.1-119.6 mmHg; p <0.001), and the mean aortic valve gradient from 40.7 mmHg (95% CI 25.12-56.22 mmHg) to 17.2 mmHg (95% CI 15.83- 21.23 mmHg; p <0.001). Mean changes in aortic valve area and mean gradient were significantly different between successful BAV groups (A and B) and the failed BAV group (p = 0.001). Different grades of aortic regurgitation were noted in 32 patients (34.78%) after BAV (severe regurgitation in 2.18%). A post hoc analysis showed sustained gradient reductions at one- and five-year follow up investigations (p <0.05). The need for surgery was much lower in the successful BAV groups. CONCLUSIONS The success of BAV in bicuspid aortic valve stenosis in younger patients was approximately 85%. Although 10% of patients developed re-stenosis and required surgical intervention, the majority did well during the follow up period. It was concluded that BAV is a viable option in adolescents and young children with bicuspid aortic valve without severe calcification.
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- Ajith Ananthakrishna Pillai
- Department of Cardiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India. Electronic correspondence:
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- Department of Cardiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
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Márquez-González H, López-Gallegos D, Pérez-Velázquez NA, Yáñez-Gutiérrez L. [Reintervention with percutaneous balloon angioplasty in patients with congenital heart disease with left-sided obstructions]. Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc 2017; 55 Suppl 1:S86-S91. [PMID: 28212480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Left-sided cardiac obstructions represent 15% of congenital heart disease (CHD). The treatment in adults is surgical; however, balloon dilation by interventional catheterization can alleviate the symptoms in pediatric patients to allow them to reach the target height. The aim was to determine the survival and the factors associated with reintervention in patients with CHD with left-sided obstruction treated with balloon angioplasty. METHODS A cohort study was conducted in patients aged 4 to 17 years with left-sided heart obstruction (valvular stenosis [VS], supravalvular aortic stenosis [SAS], coarctation of the aorta [CA]) successfully treated with balloon angioplasty. The follow-up was of 10 years and the outcome variable was the restenosis with reintervention criteria. Pediatric stage at the time of the procedure, nutritional status, residual gradient, and presence of genetic syndromes were considered prognostic variables. For statistical analysis, measures of central tendency and dispersion were used. Chi squared was employed in qualitative variables and Kruskal-Wallis in quantitative variables. RESULTS We had a total of 110 patients: 40% had CA, 35% VS, and 25% SAS. 39% required reintervention: 80% in SAS, 35% in CA, and 14% in VS. CONCLUSION The intervention balloon is a stopgap measure that allows patients with left-sided obstructions to reach the target height.
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- Horacio Márquez-González
- Servicio de Cardiopatías Congénitas, Hospital de Cardiología, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México, México.
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Hijazi ZM, Helmy T. Relationship Between Morphology of the Valve and Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients With Aortic Valve Stenosis. J Invasive Cardiol 2016; 28:389-390. [PMID: 27591690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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- Ziyad M Hijazi
- Department of Pediatrics Sidra Medical & Research Center, P.O. Box 26900, Doha, Qatar.
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Gao K, Sachdeva R, Goldstein BH, Lang S, Petit CJ. Aortic Valve Morphology Correlates With Left Ventricular Systolic Function and Outcome in Children With Congenital Aortic Stenosis Prior to Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty. J Invasive Cardiol 2016; 28:381-388. [PMID: 27591689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We sought to determine the relationship between aortic valve morphology and left ventricular (LV) systolic function in children with aortic stenosis (AS) prior to balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV). BACKGROUND Both aortic valve morphology and LV systolic function have been linked with outcomes in children with congenital AS undergoing BAV. The relationship between aortic valve morphology and LV function is poorly defined despite their importance in regard to outcomes. METHODS We performed a retrospective multicenter cohort study of 89 AS patients who underwent BAV between 2007-2013. Pre-BAV echocardiograms were analyzed for: aortic valve opening (AVO); aortic valve type (true bicuspid, functionally bicuspid, or unicuspid); maximal raphe length; aortic valve leaflet symmetry; and valve angle of excursion. The primary endpoint was low function, defined as LV shortening fraction (LVSF) <28%. RESULTS Median patient age was 0.17 years (interquartile range [IQR], 0.10-10.74 years) and the median aortic valve mean gradient was 47.00 mm Hg (IQR, 36.75-56.00 mm Hg). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that low AVO (P=.03) was associated with reduced LV function, independent of age or aortic valve gradient (R² = .652). Bicuspid aortic valve (P=.07) was associated with improved LV function compared with functionally unicuspid aortic valve. Low AVO <0.10 was associated with higher adverse outcome. CONCLUSION LV systolic function is most significantly influenced by degree of valve stenosis. Qualitative aspects such as valve type may also affect LV systolic function. Further study may elucidate whether aortic valve morphology or LV function is the principal predictor of response to BAV and of late outcomes after BAV.
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- Emory University School of Medicine, 1405 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322 USA.
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Petit CJ, Gao K, Goldstein BH, Lang SM, Gillespie SE, Kim SIH, Sachdeva R. Relation of Aortic Valve Morphologic Characteristics to Aortic Valve Insufficiency and Residual Stenosis in Children With Congenital Aortic Stenosis Undergoing Balloon Valvuloplasty. Am J Cardiol 2016; 117:972-9. [PMID: 26805657 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Revised: 12/17/2015] [Accepted: 12/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Aortic valve morphology has been invoked as intrinsic to outcomes of balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) for congenital aortic valve stenosis. We sought to use aortic valve morphologic features to discriminate between valves that respond favorably or unfavorably to BAV, using aortic insufficiency (AI) as the primary outcome. All patients who underwent BAV at 2 large-volume pediatric centers from 2007 to 2014 were reviewed. Morphologic features assessed on pre-BAV echo included valve pattern (unicuspid, functional bicuspid, and true bicuspid), leaflet fusion length, leaflet excursion angle, and aortic valve opening area and on post-BAV echo included leaflet versus commissural tear. Primary end point was increase in AI (AI+) of ≥2°. Eighty-nine patients (median age 0.2 years) were included in the study (39 unicuspid, 41 functional bicuspid, and 9 true bicuspid valves). Unicuspid valves had a lower opening area (p <0.01) and greater fusion length (p = 0.01) compared with functional and true bicuspid valves. Valve gradient pre-BAV and post-BAV were not different among valve patterns. Of the 16 patients (18%) with AI+, 14 had leaflet tears (odds ratio 13.9, 3.8 to 50). True bicuspid valves had the highest rate (33%) of AI+. On multivariate analysis, leaflet tears were associated with AI+, with larger opening area pre-BAV and lower fusion length pre-BAV. AI+ was associated with larger pre-BAV opening area. Gradient relief was associated with reduced angle of excursion. Valve morphology influences outcomes after BAV. Valves with lesser fusion and larger valve openings have higher rates of leaflet tears which in turn are associated with AI.
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- Christopher J Petit
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Sibley Heart Center, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Sibley Heart Center, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Biostatistics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Sibley Heart Center, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Sibley Heart Center, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Angel PM, Bayoumi AS, Hinton RB, Ru Su Y, Bichell D, Mayer JE, Scott Baldwin H, Caprioli RM. MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry as a Lipidomic Approach to Heart Valve Research. J Heart Valve Dis 2016; 25:240-252. [PMID: 27989075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Valvular disease is characterized in part by lipid deposition, but systematic analysis of the patterns of global lipid expression in healthy and diseased valve tissues are unknown. This is due in part to tissue limitations for lipidomic preparations and technologies for evaluating lipid distribution in tissues. The study aim was to examine the application of matrixassisted laser desorption ionization imaging mass spectrometry (MALDI IMS) to the aortic valve during development and disease, as an approach to detect and map lipids and ultimately better understand valve structure and function. METHODS Established MALDI IMS strategies were applied to thin tissue sections of heart valves to map lipids to corresponding morphological features. Healthy prenatal and adult ovine aortic valve tissues were evaluated using the developed techniques. Lipid expression levels were compared between prenatal and adult valves using Wilcoxon rank sum testing and area under the receiver operating curves. A classification algorithm was used to determine distinct lipid signatures in adult extracellular matrix (ECM) substructures, including fibrosa and spongiosa layers. Lipid patterns were examined in heart valve tissue from pediatric patients with congenital aortic valve stenosis (CAVS). RESULTS Lipid levels were decreased in adult ovine aortic valves when compared with prenatal valves. Classification algorithms applied to lipid signatures reported distinct lipid signatures mapping to ECM substructures in the adult aortic valve, but could not distinguish amorphous structures at pre-natal day 5. In CAVS, the in-situ lipid aggregation of distinct lipid species showed unique patterning both concurrent and divergent with ECM disarray. Fatty acid content varied between normal and diseased human aortic valves. CONCLUSIONS MALDI IMS provides a new and useful approach to evaluate lipid biology in heart valve tissue. These findings define a role for lipid regulation in aortic valve development and demonstrate patterns of lipid deregulation in congenital disease.
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- Peggi M Angel
- Department of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering & Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Cardiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pediatrics and Cell Development and Biology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center and Department of Biochemistry, Medicine, Pharmacology and Chemistry, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Neonates with critical aortic stenosis represent a challenging group of patients with severe obstruction at a valvar level and with symptoms of heart failure. If biventricular repair is chosen, open valvotomy (OV) has been firmly established as the most effective initial treatment. In comparison with blind ballooning, OV, with exact splitting of fused commissures and shaving of obstructing nodules, can produce a better valve with a maximum valve orifice, without causing regurgitation. Thus, predictable and consistent early and longer-lasting results in any type of valve morphology are provided. Clearly superior results can be achieved in a tricuspid valve arrangement. OV not only offers a high survival benefit in the long run, but also a high quality of life, by minimizing re-interventions and preserving the native aortic valve in the majority of patients.
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- Viktor Hraška
- German Pediatric Cardiac Center, Sankt Augustin, Germany.
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Quesada-Martínez M, Fernández-Breis JT, Karlsson D. Suggesting Missing Relations in Biomedical Ontologies Based on Lexical Regularities. Stud Health Technol Inform 2016; 228:384-388. [PMID: 27577409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The number of biomedical ontologies has increased significantly in recent years. Many of such ontologies are the result of efforts of communities of domain experts and ontology engineers. The development and application of quality assurance (QA) methods should help these communities to develop useful ontologies for both humans and machines. According to previous studies, biomedical ontologies are rich in natural language content, but most of them are not so rich in axiomatic terms. Here, we are interested in studying the relation between content in natural language and content in axiomatic form. The analysis of the labels of the classes permits to identify lexical regularities (LRs), which are sets of words that are shared by labels of different classes. Our assumption is that the classes exhibiting an LR should be logically related through axioms, which is used to propose an algorithm to detect missing relations in the ontology. Here, we analyse a lexical regularity of SNOMED CT, congenital stenosis, which is reported as problematic by the SNOMED CT maintenance team.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Linköping University, Sweden
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Benson L. Neonatal Aortic Stenosis is a Surgical Disease: An Interventional Cardiologist View. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu 2016; 19:6-9. [PMID: 27060036 DOI: 10.1053/j.pcsu.2015.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2015] [Revised: 11/24/2015] [Accepted: 11/24/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The application of balloon valvotomy as primary treatment for neonatal congenital aortic stenosis is contentious. In this debate, we discuss data comparing outcomes of a percutaneous and surgical strategy between two tertiary centers that have adopted opposite therapeutic strategies. The outcomes with surgical and balloon therapies appear comparable. These contemporaneous data validate the empiric switch to primary balloon valvotomy in the modern era.
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- Lee Benson
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto School of Medicine, Toronto, Canada.
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Glancy DL, Pothineni KR. ECG of the Month:A Forty-Year-Old Woman with a History of a Cardiac Operation at Age 5 Years. J La State Med Soc 2015; 167:196-197. [PMID: 27159515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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There is a sinus P wave in front of each QRS, and the rate is 122 beats/min. The QRS voltage is large and meets many criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy: RI > 13 mm (1.3 mV); RaVF > 19 mm; SaVR > 14 mm; SV1 > 24 mm; SV2 > 30 mm; RV6 > 26 mm; RV6 > RV5; SV1 + RV5 or RV6 > 35 mm; SV2 + RV5 or RV6 > 45 mm; RaVL + SV3 > 20 mm in a woman.1 In addition, there are two non-voltage criteria for LVH: QRS duration = 0.11 s and typical repolarization changes: J-point depression with a downsloping ST segment into an inverted T wave and a more rapid upslope back to the baseline. The prolonged QRS duration and repolarization changes are also typical of incomplete left bundle branch block (ILBBB). LVH is present in most patients with complete LBBB,2,3 and probably in most with ILBBB. The patient underwent aortic valvotomy at age 5 to relieve congenital stenosis. Although different valvular morphologies can result in aortic stenosis, when hemodynamically significant stenosis is present in infancy or early childhood the valve is usually unicuspid/unicommissural. Aortic valvotomy can greatly reduce the left ventricular outflow obstruction in such patients, but the majority eventually need reoperation. This usually means aortic valve replacement. This woman now has severe aortic stenosis and regurgitation with not only left but also right ventricular failure, which is a late development with pure aortic valve disease. She needs aortic valve replacement. Unfortunately having one severe disease does not preclude another, and her operative course will be complicated by multiple sclerosis which she developed some 12 years ago.
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- D Luke Glancy
- A professor in the Sections of Cardiology, Departments of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and the Interim LSU Public Hospital, New Orleans
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- A fellow in the Sections of Cardiology, Departments of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and the Interim LSU Public Hospital, New Orleans
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Paton BC, Stewart JR. Congenital aortic stenosis: long-term surgical results and unsolved problems. Adv Cardiol 2015:216-24. [PMID: 619517 DOI: 10.1159/000401032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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All of the follow-up data indicate that aortic valvotomy is a safe and effective means of treatment. No instances of sudden death have been observed during the postoperative follow-up period. Of course, additional long-term studies of the results of surgery are indicated and it is certainly possible that the current criteria relating to indications for hemodynamic study and operation may well require modification in the future.
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Weidman WH, DuShane JW. Selection of patients for surgical correction of ventricular septal defect, congenital aortic valve stenosis, and pulmonary valve stenosis. Adv Cardiol 2015; 11:74-80. [PMID: 4415708 DOI: 10.1159/000395207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Lytzen R, Helvind M, Jørgensen FS, Jørgensen C, Arzt W, Tulzer G, Vejlstrup N. [In-utero treatment of hypoplastic left heart syndrome]. Ugeskr Laeger 2015; 177:106-107. [PMID: 25612992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In-utero treatment of fetal aortic stenosis (AS) may prevent hypoplastic left heart syndrome. A girl was diagnosed prenatally with severe AS and was referred to the Women's and Children's Hospital in Linz, Austria, where she underwent an intrauterine valvuloplasty of the aortic valve. Postnatally, the girl was given prostaglandin and operated a.m. Ross-Konno. An echocardiography at the age of four months showed a neoaorta without stenosis and insufficiency and a normal systolic function of the left ventricle. This treatment must be carefully considered when dealing with fetuses with AS.
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Wu L, Qi C, He L, Liu F, Lu Y, Huang G. [Balloon valvuloplasty for congenital aortic valve stenosis in children]. Zhonghua Er Ke Za Zhi 2014; 52:699-702. [PMID: 25476434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty (PBAV) for congenital aortic valve stenosis in children. METHOD This is a retrospective clinical study including 14 children treated with PBAV for congenital aortic valve stenosis from October 2006 to December 2012 in our institute. During clinical follow-up, aortic residual stenosis and restenosis, left ventricular function and the procedure-related complications, including the approach artery injury, and aortic regurgitation were particularly assessed. RESULT A total of 14 patients consisting of 12 boys and 2 girls underwent the procedure, with mean age (17.1 ± 10.5) months (range from 8 days to 6 years) and the mean body weight (8.9 ± 5.5) kg (range from 1.9 kg to 23.0 kg). The indication for PBAV was a Doppler-derived peak instaneous gradient of ≥ 75 mmHg(1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa) or a smaller gradient with signs of severe left ventricular dysfunction or left ventricular strain on the ECG. The mean ratio of balloon-annulus was 0.92 ± 0.09 (range from 0.75 to 1.09). The catheter-measured peak systolic valve gradient was successfully relieved in all the patients, decreasing from (69 ± 26) mmHg to (29 ± 13) mmHg immediately after balloon valvuloplasty (t = 7.628, P = 0.000). The Doppler-derived peak and mean gradient decreased from (95 ± 21) mmHg and (50 ± 7) mmHg to (49 ± 16) mmHg and (24 ± 11) mmHg, respectively (t = 7.630, 10.401; P = 0.000, 0.000) . The mean follow-up period was 1 day to 61 months. At follow-up, 2 patients (2/14, 14%) underwent the second balloon valvuloplasty for the significant restenosis, and both showed successful relief of restenosis, however 1 patient required surgical Ross procedure due to significant recurrent systolic pressure gradient and moderate aortic regurgitation 4 years after the second balloon valvuloplasty. Among the 3 young infants who presented with congestive heart failure before intervention, 1 died 1 day after the procedure, the other 2 patients had improved left ventricular systolic function significantly during post-procedural follow-up. Only 1 patient (1/14, 7%) developed moderate aortic regurgitation. There was no other procedure-related complication. CONCLUSION PBAV for congenital aortic valve stenosis is effective and safe in children. It is a very feasible palliative intervention for children with severe aortic valve stenosis to postpone the aortic valve surgery.
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- Lin Wu
- Cardiovascular Center, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 201102, China
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- Cardiovascular Center, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 201102, China
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- Cardiovascular Center, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 201102, China
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- Cardiovascular Center, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 201102, China
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- Cardiovascular Center, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 201102, China
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- Cardiovascular Center, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 201102, China
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Duan H, Zhou K, Hua Y. [Advantages and limitations of fetal cardiac intervention]. Zhonghua Er Ke Za Zhi 2014; 52:65-68. [PMID: 24680415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Wilson N. Aortic valve morphology is associated with outcomes following balloon valvuloplasty for congenital aortic stenosis: reflection on morphological retrospection aids selection for interventional rejection. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2013; 81:96. [PMID: 23281088 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.24761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2012] [Accepted: 11/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Marcus KA, de Korte CL, Feuth T, Thijssen JM, Kapusta L. Abnormal two-dimensional strain echocardiography findings in children with congenital valvar aortic stenosis. Ultraschall Med 2012; 33:E283-E292. [PMID: 21416459 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1246105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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PURPOSE Congenital valvar aortic stenosis (VAS) causes a pressure overload to the left ventricle. In the clinical setting, the severity of stenosis is graded by the pressure drop over the stenotic valve (pressure gradient). This parameter is dependent on the hemodynamic status and does not provide information regarding myocardial performance. This study was undertaken to reveal the potential of two-dimensional strain echocardiography (2DSTE) for the detection of myocardial functional changes due to congenital VAS in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 86 patients (aged from birth to 18 years) with various degrees of isolated congenital VAS were enrolled in this study. None of the patients had undergone any form of surgical or balloon intervention. 139 healthy children served as a control group. Two-dimensional cine-loop recordings of apical 4-chamber, mid-cavity short-axis and basal short-axis views were digitally stored for off-line analysis. Longitudinal, circumferential and radial peak systolic strain and strain rate values were determined as well as the time to peak systolic strain (T2P). Two-way analysis of variance was performed to assess the relationship between VAS severity and 2DSTE parameters. RESULTS In all patients conventional echocardiographic findings did not indicate systolic left ventricular dysfunction. All strain parameters of the control group were significantly different from those of VAS patients. There was a statistically significant, inverse relationship between global peak systolic strain parameters in all three directions and the degree of VAS (p < 0.05). Local peak systolic strain (rate) in the interventricular septum was most affected. T 2P increased significantly with VAS severity (p < 0.05). The decline in LV longitudinal systolic performance preceded that in other directions. CONCLUSION 2DSTE detects alterations in myocardial function in children diagnosed with congenital VAS, whose conventional echocardiographic findings did not indicate ventricular systolic dysfunction.
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- K A Marcus
- Children's Heart Centre, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
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Black D, Ahmad Z, Lim Z, Salmon A, Veltdman G, Vettukattil J. The accuracy of three-dimensional echocardiography with multiplanar reformatting in the assessment of the aortic valve annulus prior to percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty in congenital heart disease. J Invasive Cardiol 2012; 24:594-598. [PMID: 23117315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To review the use of three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) with multiplanar reformatting (MPR) in children with congenital aortic stensosis undergoing percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty to assess its accuracy in measuring the aortic valve annulus and any influence it may have on balloon sizing. METHODS All percutaneous aortic balloon valvuloplasties performed from 01/01/2009 to 01/09/2011 were included in the study. All imaging performed for the procedure to determine the size of the aortic valve annulus and aid in balloon sizing was reviewed. The maximum diameter of the aortic valve annulus using two-dimensional echocardiography (2DE), 3DE with MPR, and angiography was recorded. The balloon size used in the procedure was recorded and the balloon to annulus ratio was calculated. RESULTS A total of 27 procedures were included in the study. Age varied from 1 day to 156 months (mean age, 53 months) and weight from 2.8-58 kg (mean weight, 18.6 kg). Fourteen patients had 3DE with MPR available for analysis. The 3DE with MPR measurement (13.36 ± 5.4 mm) was not different from angiography (13.54 ± 6.4 mm; P=.803).The 2DE measurement was significantly different from angiography (11.72 ± 5 mm; P<.005). The balloon to annulus ratio based on angiographic measurements did not differ significantly between the patients with 3DE MPR and those without (0.94 ± 0.095 vs 0.91 ± 0.1; P=.468). CONCLUSION 3DE with MPR allows a more accurate assessment of the aortic valve annulus compared to 2DE, which may reduce the tendency to undersize balloon choice. 3DE with MPR did not significantly affect our balloon choice, which was largely based on angiographic measurements.
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- David Black
- Congenital Cardiac Centre, Southampton University Hospital NHS trust, Tremona Road, Southampton, United Kingdom.
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McElhinney DB, Lacro RV, Gauvreau K, O'Brien CM, Yaroglu Kazanci S, Vogel M, Emani S, Brown DW. Dilation of the ascending aorta after balloon valvuloplasty for aortic stenosis during infancy and childhood. Am J Cardiol 2012; 110:702-8. [PMID: 22608951 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2012.04.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2012] [Revised: 04/26/2012] [Accepted: 04/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Dilation of the ascending aorta (AA) is common in patients with a bicuspid aortic valve. The natural history of the aortic root and AA and the risk factors for dilation have not been characterized in patients with congenital aortic stenosis (AS) treated with balloon valvuloplasty during childhood. The present study was performed to determine the prevalence of aortic dilation in patients with congenital AS before and up to 20 years after balloon valvuloplasty performed during childhood. In patients who underwent balloon valvuloplasty for AS at age ≤ 18 years from 1984 to 2005, the aortic diameter measurements before intervention and at 5-year intervals afterward were recorded and the Z scores calculated. Among 156 patients (median age 1.5 years at valvuloplasty), the AA Z scores were significantly larger than normal before intervention (median Z score 1.5) and at all follow-up points (all p <0.001). Using mixed modeling, with time as a categorical variable (before intervention, 5-year window, 10-year window, and so forth), the mean AA Z score was greater at all postvalvuloplasty points than before the intervention, with mean Z score increases of 1.20 at 5 years and 2.11 at 20 years (p <0.001). Moderate or greater aortic regurgitation early after valvuloplasty was associated with greater AA Z scores than mild or less aortic regurgitation, with a progressive difference over time. More significant residual AS after valvuloplasty was associated with lower AA Z scores over time. In conclusion, AA dilation is common in children with congenital AS and continues to progress over many years after balloon valvuloplasty.
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- Doff B McElhinney
- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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Pan XB, Zhang H, Hu SS, Chen ZR, Ma K, Ouyang WB, Hong L, Li WL, Li SJ. [Efficacy of hybrid balloon valvuloplasty via sternotomy for treating low-body weight infants with severe congenital valvular aortic stenosis]. Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi 2012; 40:681-683. [PMID: 23141014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the efficacy of hybrid balloon valvuloplasty for the treatment of low-body weight infants with severe congenital valvular aortic stenosis (AS). METHODS Five infants with severe congenital valvular aortic stenosis underwent the hybrid balloon aortic valvuloplasty through median sternotomy in the hybrid operating room. The mean age was (40.2 ± 7.0) days, weight was (4.48 ± 0.75) kg. The patients were followed up by echocardiography for 9 - 13 months post procedure. RESULTS Operation was successful in all 5 patients and they were discharged from hospital uneventfully. The gradient pressure decreased significantly from (98.8 ± 9.0) mm Hg (1 mm Hg = 0.133 kPa) to (13.8 ± 3.3) mm Hg (P < 0.05) post operation. There was no moderate or severe aortic insufficiency. All patients were alive, the gradient pressures was (18.8 ± 2.5) mm Hg and there was no moderate or severe aortic insufficiency during follow-up [9 - 13 (11.0 ± 1.4) months]. CONCLUSION The hybrid balloon aortic valvuloplasty is an effective option for the low-body weight infants with severe congenital valvular aortic stenosis.
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- Xiang-bin Pan
- Department of Surgery, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Benassi F, DiBenedetto G, Labia C, Stefanelli G. Left coronary ostium isolation and aortic valve dysplasia in a young boy: a case report. J Heart Valve Dis 2012; 21:135-137. [PMID: 22474755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Congenital anomalies of the aortic valve represent a common malformation. Infrequently, a dysplastic aortic valve leaflet causes a severe coronary artery anomaly. Here, the case is reported of a malformed aortic valve in which the left rudimentary cusp occluded the left coronary ostium. At surgery the left coronary ostium was completely freed from the anomalous valvular tissue, a Konno operation was performed, and a 19 mm St. Jude Medical mechanical prosthesis was implanted. To date, very few reports have made of this rare malformation; moreover, to the present authors' knowledge this is the only case to have been treated.
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Güler A, Karabay CY, Aung SM, Bayram T. Congenital aortic and pulmonary stenoses demonstrated by multislice computed tomography. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg 2011; 11:E33-E34. [PMID: 22137956 DOI: 10.5152/akd.2011.210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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- Ahmet Güler
- Clinic of Cardiology, Koşuyolu Heart Education and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.
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McConkey MJ. Congenital cardiac anomalies in an English bulldog. Can Vet J 2011; 52:1248-1250. [PMID: 22547849 PMCID: PMC3196023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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A 4-year-old male castrated English bulldog was referred to the Atlantic Veterinary College for evaluation of exercise intolerance, multiple syncopal episodes, and a grade IV/VI heart murmur. The dog was shown to have 3 congenital cardiac anomalies: atrial septal defect, mitral valve dysplasia, and subaortic stenosis. Medical management consisted of exercise restriction, atenolol, pimobendan, and taurine.
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- Marina J McConkey
- Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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van der Linde D, Yap SC, van Dijk APJ, Budts W, Pieper PG, van der Burgh PH, Mulder BJM, Witsenburg M, Cuypers JAAE, Lindemans J, Takkenberg JJM, Roos-Hesselink JW. Effects of rosuvastatin on progression of stenosis in adult patients with congenital aortic stenosis (PROCAS Trial). Am J Cardiol 2011; 108:265-71. [PMID: 21565321 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2011.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2011] [Revised: 03/09/2011] [Accepted: 03/09/2011] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Recent trials have failed to show that statin therapy halts the progression of calcific aortic stenosis (AS). We hypothesized that statin therapy in younger patients with congenital AS would be more beneficial, because the valve is less calcified. In the present double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 63 patients with congenital AS (age 18 to 45 years) were randomly assigned to receive either 10 mg of rosuvastatin daily (n = 30) or matched placebo (n = 33). The primary end point was the progression of peak aortic valve velocity. The secondary end points were temporal changes in the left ventricular mass, ascending aortic diameter, and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). The median follow-up was 2.4 years (interquartile range 1.9 to 3.0). The mean increase in peak velocity was 0.05 ± 0.21 m/s annually in the rosuvastatin group and 0.09 ± 0.24 m/s annually in the placebo group (p = 0.435). The annualized change in the ascending aorta diameter (0.4 ± 1.7 mm with rosuvastatin vs 0.5 ± 1.6 mm with placebo; p = 0.826) and left ventricular mass (1.1 ± 15.8 g with rosuvastatin vs -3.7 ± 30.9 g with placebo; p = 0.476) were not significantly different between the 2 groups. Within the statin group, the NT-proBNP level was 50 pg/ml (range 19 to 98) at baseline and 21 pg/ml (interquartile range 12 to 65) at follow-up (p = 0.638). NT-proBNP increased from 40 pg/ml (interquartile range 20 to 92) to 56 pg/ml (range 26 to 130) within the placebo group (p = 0.008). In conclusion, lipid-lowering therapy with rosuvastatin 10 mg did not reduce the progression of congenital AS in asymptomatic young adult patients. Interestingly, statins halted the increase in NT-proBNP, suggesting a potential positive effect of statins on cardiac function in young patients with congenital AS.
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Akdeniz C, Erdem A, Demir F, Sarıtaş T, Zeybek C, Demir H, Yalçın Y, Celebi A. [Our medium-term results with aortic balloon valvuloplasty and factors affecting development of aortic regurgitation]. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg 2011; 11:329-335. [PMID: 21561847 DOI: 10.5152/akd.2011.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess medium-term results of aortic balloon valvuloplasty (ABV) in congenital aortic stenosis and to determine factors affecting development of aortic regurgitation (AR). METHODS Between September 2003 and January 2010, 114 ABV procedures performed on 97 patients analyzed retrospectively. Patients were evaluated in terms of transvalvular gradients before and after procedure, development of new aortic insufficiency or increase in the current insufficiency and factors affecting the procedural success and development of aortic insufficiency. In addition, follow up results were also evaluated in terms of restenosis and increase or decrease of aortic regurgitation. Student's t-test, ANOVA for repeated measurements, linear discriminant and Kaplan-Meier survival analyses were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS The mean age was 6.63±6.33 year (2 days-21 years). Mean follow-up was 32.6±25.1 months (1 to 75 months). Thirty-seven patients were infant (<1 year) and 18 of them were newborn. The peak systolic pressure gradient decreased from 77.2±24.9 mmHg to 28.5±12.9 mmHg (p=0.0001). Eighty-two procedures were optimal, 29 suboptimal and 3 were unsuccessful. AR developed in totally 53 patients, 16 of them were significant degree. Balloon /annulus ratio and the percentage of reduction in gradient was meaningfully higher in patients with significant aortic regurgitation (p=0.02 and p=0.03, respectively). Infants show more significant AR (9/37, 24%) in comparison with bigger patients (7/77, 9%) (p=0.02). Four patients died after procedure at intensive care unit, three of them were newborn. CONCLUSION ABV is safe and effective palliative method for the treatment of congenital aortic stenosis. AR, which was the most common complication, incidence was increased in infancy and was related with high balloon/annulus ratio and high reduction in gradient.
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- Celal Akdeniz
- Dr. Siyami Ersek Göğüs Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Pediyatrik Kardiyoloji Kliniği, İstanbul, Türkiye
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Furukawa H, Iwasaki K, Samukawa M, Nagamachi K, Aono H, Matsumoto T, Ohkado A. [Impact of preoperative 64-row multislice computed tomography for congenital aortic stenosis; report of a case]. Kyobu Geka 2010; 63:1078-1081. [PMID: 21066852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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A 63-year-old woman was diagnosed as having severe aortic stenosis (AS) with 98 mmHg peak pressure gradient detected by echocardiography. Since, preoperative enhanced 64-row multislice computed tomography (MSCT) showed bicuspid aortic valve with only 2 sinuses of Valsalva, congenital aortic stenosis was suspected. The left and right coronary arteries originated from respective sinus of Valsalva, and severely thickened cusps of aortic valve were detected clearly by preoperative 64-row MSCT. Aortic valve replacement with a 21 mm ATS mechanical bileaflet prosthesis was performed without aortic annulus enlargement. The postoperative course was uneventful and postoperative 64-row MSCT indicated good performance of the ATS valve. Preoperative 64-row MSCT could be useful to detect complex aortic valve disease in detail. Moreover. 64-row MSCT might be a reliable tool to evaluate valvular heart disease.
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- H Furukawa
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Center, Okayama Central Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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Corzani A, Donti A, Gesuete V, Formigari R, Testa G, Bronzetti G, Balducci A, Fabi M, Bonvicini M, Picchio FM. [Percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty in congenital aortic valve stenosis performed in patients older than one month: a good alternative to surgery]. G Ital Cardiol (Rome) 2010; 11:674-679. [PMID: 21348183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty is an effective means of treatment for congenital aortic valve stenosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate results of valvuloplasty, to analyze the medium to long-term outcome and to assess its efficacy in preventing or postponing a new percutaneous valvuloplasty or aortic valve surgery. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the reports of 37 patients aged > 1 month (mean age 6.3 years) who underwent aortic valvuloplasty for severe aortic stenosis. Associated congenital cardiac defects were present in 16% of the patients. The average time of follow-up was 5.07 years. Particular attention was focused on occurrence and progression of aortic regurgitation. RESULTS Hemodynamic gradient after aortic valvuloplasty decreased from 58.5 to 22.5 mmHg, with an average decrease of 61.5%. On echography, the maximum gradient decreased from 93.0 to 40.5 mmHg, with an average decrease of 56.5%; mean gradient decreased from 52.0 to 20.5 mmHg with an average decrease of 60.6%. At last follow-up the average maximum and mean gradient on echo were 50.0 and 27.0 mmHg. A reintervention was needed in 21.6% of cases: a second valvuloplasty in 8.1% and aortic surgery in 13.5%. The mortality rate was 2.7%. Survival after 14 years was 97.2%; freedom from aortic valve surgery was 85.5%, from a second valvuloplasty was 89.5%, and from any type of procedure was 76.1%. CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty is a safe and effective treatment for congenital aortic stenosis in patients aged > 1 month. Aortic regurgitation is the main concern in the follow-up. Nonetheless, 14 years after valvuloplasty, over 75% of patients are free from any type of aortic valve reintervention.
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- Alessandro Corzani
- Istituto di Cardiologia e Cardiochirurgia Pediatrica, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna.
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Kogon BE, Jokhadar M, Patel M, McConnell M, Book W. A novel technique of coronary reconstruction during complex aortic root replacement. J Heart Valve Dis 2010; 19:536-539. [PMID: 20845904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Many modifications of the Bentall technique have been described since its introduction in 1968. The crucial phases of the operation include the re-establishment of coronary flow and control of intraoperative hemorrhage. Based on their experience with Blalock-Taussig shunts, the proximal take-off of which is at the innominate/right subclavian artery junction, the present authors have developed a novel technique of coronary reconstruction. The details of a new technique of coronary reconstruction to minimize the duration of cardiopulmonary bypass, myocardial ischemia and bleeding, are reported.
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- Brian E Kogon
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Carroll JD. Optimizing technique and outcomes in structural heart disease interventions: Rapid pacing during aortic valvuloplasty? Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2010; 75:453-4. [PMID: 20162711 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.22451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Ewert P, Bertram H, Breuer J, Dähnert I, Dittrich S, Eicken A, Emmel M, Fischer G, Gitter R, Gorenflo M, Haas N, Kitzmüller E, Koch A, Kretschmar O, Lindinger A, Michel-Behnke I, Nuernberg JH, Peuster M, Walter K, Zartner P, Uhlemann F. Balloon valvuloplasty in the treatment of congenital aortic valve stenosis--a retrospective multicenter survey of more than 1000 patients. Int J Cardiol 2010; 149:182-185. [PMID: 20153064 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2010.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2009] [Revised: 12/24/2009] [Accepted: 01/17/2010] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The value of balloon valvuloplasty of the aortic valve in childhood is still under debate. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the results of the procedure in a retrospective multicenter survey of a large cohort over a long time interval. METHODS Retrospective analysis of 1004 patients with balloon valvuloplasty of the aortic valve performed between 9/1985 and 10/2006 at 20 centers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Amongst others, the following parameters were evaluated before and after the procedure as well as at the end of follow-up or before surgery: clinical status, left ventricular function, transaortic pressure gradient, degree of aortic regurgitation, freedom from re-intervention or surgery. PATIENTS Patients from 1 day to 18 years of age with aortic valve stenosis were divided into four groups: 334 newborns (1-28 days); 249 infants (29-365 days); 211 children (1-10 years), and 210 adolescents (10-18 years). RESULTS Median follow-up was 32 months (0 days to 17.5 years). After dilatation the pressure gradient decreased from 65 (± 24)mm Hg to 26 (± 16)mm Hg and remained stable during follow-up. The newborns were the most affected patients. Approximately 60% of them had clinical symptoms and impaired left ventricular function before intervention. Complication rate was 15% in newborns, 11% in infants and 6% in older children. Independently of age, 50% of all patients were free from surgery 10 years after intervention. CONCLUSIONS In this retrospective multicenter study, balloon valvuloplasty of the aortic valve has effectively postponed the need for surgery in infants, children and adolescents up to 18 years of age.
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin, Germany.
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- Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Germany
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- Universitätsklinik Bonn, Germany
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Germany
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- Universitätsklinik Köln, Germany
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- Landes-Kinderklinik Linz, Germany
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- Herz- und Diabeteszentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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- Universitätsklinik Erlangen, Germany
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- Herz- und Diabeteszentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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- Deutsches Kinderherzzentrum St. Augustin, Germany
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Uchida T, Fukasawa M, Kawahara Y, Suzuki K, Fujiyama J. [Konno procedure for congenital aortic stenosis associated with complex left ventricular outflow tract obstruction]. Kyobu Geka 2009; 62:564-569. [PMID: 19588828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Two successful cases of Konno procedure for congenital aortic stenosis and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) were reported herein. A 3-year-old child previously underwent definitive repair of complete atrioventricular septal defect. Follow-up echocardiography revealed progression of valvular aortic stenosis and subaortic tunnel stenosis. Second patient was a 30-year-old male with congenital aortic stenosis, severe LVOTO and funnel chest. Both patients underwent Konno procedure, and their postoperative courses were uneventful. The Konno procedure is effective and stenotic lesion could be enlarged sufficiently even in complex LVOTO. Especially in the patient of advanced age, care should be taken to fragility of the left ventricular muscle and coronary malperfusion caused by the procedure itself.
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- T Uchida
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital, Yamagata, Japan
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OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to characterize the exercise function of patients treated with balloon aortic valvuloplasty at BACKGROUND Balloon aortic valvuloplasty is the primary therapy for neonatal aortic stenosis (AS). Residual and/or acquired abnormalities of left heart structure and function may adversely affect exercise capacity. Methods. We prospectively recruited patients >6 years old with a history of neonatal AS to undergo exercise testing. RESULTS We enrolled 30 patients (median age 13.1 years) who underwent balloon aortic valvuloplasty at a median age of 12 days. At time of exercise testing, the median maximum Doppler AS gradient was 34 mm Hg (0-70 mm Hg); 11 patients had moderate or severe aortic regurgitation. All patients were asymptomatic. Overall, peak oxygen consumption (VO(2)) was below normal (87 +/- 18% predicted; P < .001), and was severely depressed ( CONCLUSION Although exercise function is preserved in most patients with a history of AS treated in early infancy, a subset have markedly reduced peak VO(2), usually because of inability to increase stroke volume.
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- Alaina K Kipps
- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass 02115, USA.
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Berg C, Gembruch U, Geipel A. Outflow tract views in two-dimensional fetal echocardiography - part ii. Ultraschall Med 2009; 30:230-251. [PMID: 19492271 DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1109183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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- C Berg
- Pränatalmedizin und Genetik, Köln.
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A 22-year-old man with pre-existing aortic valve disease contracted acute lactobacillus endocarditis six weeks after a dental procedure despite adequate prophylaxis. We discuss the limitations of prophylaxis for infective endocarditis in use until the end of 2008 and describe the new updated guidelines. We also explain the treatment of lactobacillus endocarditis and speculate on possible health risks of the increasing use of lactobacillus-containing dairy products, especially in immune-compromised patients.
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- Universitätsklinik für Kardiologie, Inselspital Bern
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Vukas M, Wallentin I, Hjalmarson A. Analysis of systolic vibrations of interventricular septum in patients with aortic valvular stenosis. Acta Med Scand 2009; 210:397-401. [PMID: 7336997 DOI: 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1981.tb09838.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Pedersen JF, Berning J, Haunsø S. Single and multiple beam echocardiography in aortic valve endocarditis. Report of three cases. Acta Med Scand 2009; 204:315-9. [PMID: 696430 DOI: 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1978.tb08446.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Three patients with aortic valve endocarditis were studied. The single beam M-mode echocardiographic findings comprised the appearance in diastole of a cluster of shaggy echoes at the aortic valve in all three patients. Mitral flutter was seen in two patients and premature closure of the mitral valve in one patient. At multiple beam two-dimensional echocardiography, the echo cluster could in all three patients be seen to move perpendicular to the sound beams, ascending into the aorta in systole and descending in diastole. At valve replacement, vegetations were found that explained the abnormal echo cluster. The multiple beam echocardiography facilitated the interpretation of the single beam findings and increased the confidence therein. By applying the non-invasive modality of echocardiography in these patients with their high risk of embolism, cardiac catheterization may possibly be avoided.
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This brief report presents a patient with fungal endocarditis involving the suture location in the ascending aorta after aortotomy to replace a stenotic aortic valve. It emphasizes the importance of expanding the diagnostic investigation for endocarditis beyond the prosthesis, which was normal in this case. It also reiterates the value of transesophageal echocardiography during the evaluation of prosthetic valves and reminds the echocardiographer to visualize the aortotomy site carefully.
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- V L Sorrell
- East Carolina University School of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, USA
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Mavroudis C, Backer CL, Kaushal S. Aortic stenosis and aortic insufficiency in children: impact of valvuloplasty and modified Ross-Konno procedure. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu 2009; 12:76-86. [PMID: 19349019 DOI: 10.1053/j.pcsu.2009.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Aortic stenosis and aortic insufficiency in young children present multiple challenges to the patient, family, and surgeon. Mechanical valves require anticoagulation therapy, which is a poor option in active youngsters and noncompliant adolescents. Aortic valvuloplasty and the various forms of the Ross/Ross-Konno operations appear to be good solutions in this patient population due to valve preservation for the former and autograft growth for the latter. However, valvuloplasty failure and autograft dilatation have developed in some patients. In addition, heart block remains a problem in those patients who require an annular enlarging operation. We review our experience with the various forms of valvuloplasty, Ross operation, Konno operation, Ross-Konno operation, and the modified Ross-Konno operation, which we have used to eliminate heart block in patients who require an annular enlarging operation.
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- Constantine Mavroudis
- Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Diseases, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Piccardo A, Ghez O, Gariboldi V, Riberi A, Collart F, Kreitmann B, Metras D. Ross and Ross-Konno procedures in infants, children and adolescents: a 13-year experience. J Heart Valve Dis 2009; 18:76-83. [PMID: 19301557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE STUDY Due to hemodynamic performance and potential for growth of the pulmonary autograft, the Ross operation is considered to be the surgery of choice for irreparable aortic valve disease in pediatric patients. The study aim was to analyze the long-term clinical and echocardiographic results of the Ross operation. METHODS Between February 1993 and July 2006, 55 consecutive patients (mean age 10.0 +/- 6.2 years; range: 3 months to 18 years) underwent eithera Ross operation (n=46) or a Ross-Konno procedure (n=9). The underlying left ventricular outflow tract pathology was mainly congenital (n=47). Among patients, 23 (42%) had undergone a previous aortic valve procedure. Concomitant procedures were performed in 16 patients (29%). The Ross operation was performed as a root replacement in all cases; the mean cross-clamp time was 132 min (range: 100-188 min). The autograft diameter was indexed to the body surface area and compared to normal values. The mean follow up was 5.5 +/- 3.8 years, and was 100% complete. RESULTS There was one early death (2%) and two late deaths (4%). The actuarial patient survival was 93% at 10 years. None of the patients developed moderate or severe autograft regurgitation. All measured maximal root diameters were above the 90th percentile of normal aortic diameter, without correlation to autograft regurgitation. Five patients (9%) had a mean homograft gradient > or = 40 mmHg, and two (4%) were reoperated on. The freedom from reoperation for homograft degeneration was 91% at 10 years. CONCLUSION Autograft regurgitation after the Ross and Ross-Konno procedures is uncommon, and the risk of homograft degeneration appears low. Autograft dilatation is common but does not correlate with autograft regurgitation. When considering long-term freedom from autograft and homograft degeneration, the results of the present study confirm the Ross operation as the surgery of choice for irreparable aortic valve disease in infants, children and young adults.
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- Alessandro Piccardo
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, La Timone Children's Hospital, Marseille, France
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