HBNET: A blended ensemble model for the detection of cardiovascular anomalies using phonocardiogram
CONCLUSION: The results indicate that the HbNet model exhibits a high level of efficacy in the early detection of cardiac disorders. Results also imply that HbNet has the potential to serve as a valuable tool for the development of decision-support systems that aid medical practitioners in confirming their diagnoses. This method makes it easier for medical professionals to diagnose and initiate prompt treatment while performing preliminary auscultation and reduces unnecessary echocardiograms.PMID:38393859 | DOI:10.3233/THC-231290 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - February 23, 2024 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Ann Nita Netto Lizy Abraham Saji Philip Source Type: research
Dual drainage in “partial” anomalous pulmonary venous connection
A 27-year-old woman with dyspnea on exertion was evaluated with transthoracic echocardiography which showed an ostium secundum atrial septal defect and a partially anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC) with right-inferior pulmonary vein draining into the coronary sinus. A cardiac CT angiography was performed for further anatomic delineation which revealed an unusual dual drainage pattern of PAPVC. The right inferior pulmonary vein and left inferior pulmonary vein were seen draining into the coronary sinus, while the left superior pulmonary vein was seen draining into the left brachiocephalic vein (Fig. 1). (Sourc...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography - February 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Aprateem Mukherjee, Niraj Nirmal Pandey, Sanjeev Kumar, Sandeep Seth Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation in a patient with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries: a case report
ConclusionThis is likely the first description of a percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation in such anatomy. Such a procedure is feasible; however, it requires exceptional caution owing to the anomalous coronary arteries course, which can be the reason for their compression. (Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - February 21, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Hot-snare assisted percutaneous mechanical aspiration of a calcified amorphous tumor
J Invasive Cardiol. 2024 Feb 20. doi: 10.25270/jic/23.00137. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA 24-year-old female with history of an atrial septal defect post-patch closure (bovine pericardium) presented 4 years postoperative with an incidentally identified mass originating from the septal patch .PMID:38377537 | DOI:10.25270/jic/23.00137 (Source: The Journal of Invasive Cardiology)
Source: The Journal of Invasive Cardiology - February 20, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pradyumna Agasthi Luke J Burchill Jason H Anderson Source Type: research
Right-sided aortic arch with isolation of the left innominate artery and hypoplasia of the left internal carotid artery
ConclusionThe right-sided aortic arch, with the isolation of the left innominate artery, is a scarce vascular variation that may occur with other cardiovascular anomalies such as ventricular septal defect. It can be asymptomatic or can present with symptoms of subclavian steal syndrome. Although its association with the agenesis of the left internal carotid artery has been reported, its association with the hypoplasia of the left internal carotid artery has not been reported previously to the best of our knowledge. (Source: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy)
Source: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy - February 20, 2024 Category: Anatomy Source Type: research
Congenital lobar emphysema: A diagnostic dilemma with coexistent congenital heart defects
Key Clinical MessageClinicians should think beyond pneumonia and left-to-right shunts when young children have persistent respiratory distress. Congenital lung anomalies, including congenital lobar emphysema, should be considered differential diagnoses. Chest X-ray and CT imaging should be conducted to gain insight regarding and establish diagnosis, respectively.AbstractCongenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a rare and life-threatening congenital lung anomaly that often poses a diagnostic dilemma. The issue can be further confused with coexistent congenital heart defects (CHDs) with left-to-right shunts. The clinical presenta...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 16, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jigar Prabhulal Thacker,
Vishal Vinayak Bhende,
Tanishq Shashikant Sharma Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Natural History of Secundum ASD in Preterm and Term Neonates: A Comparative Study
AbstractAtrial septal defects (ASDs) are common in neonates. Although past studies suggest ASDs ≥ 3 mm in term neonates (TNs) are less likely to close, there is paucity of data regarding the natural history in preterm neonates (PNs), information that would inform surveillance. We sought to compare spontaneous closur e rates and need for intervention for ASDs in TNs/near term (≥ 36 weeks) versus PNs (< 36 weeks). We included all TNs and PNs who underwent echocardiography at ≤ 1 month between 2010 and 2018 in our institution with an ASD ≥ 3 mm, without major congenital heart disease, an...
Source: Mammalian Genome - February 16, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Descending aorta to right atrial fistula: Transcatheter embolization of a very rare anomaly with coils
We present a case report of a trisomy 21 infant with atrial and ventricular septal defects and small patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) complicated by the presence of descending aorta to right atrial (RA) fistula with large left to right shunt leading to rapid increase in pulmonary vascular resistance. Transcatheter occlusion of the fistula followed by closure of the PDA with Nit-Occlud coil systems led to decreased pulmonary pressure and resistance permitting successful surgical repair of the patient's intracardiac defects with good outcome over 3 years of follow-up. Descending aorta to RA fistula is a rare and distinct cl...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 14, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Stefanos Despotopoulos,
Sotiria Apostolopoulou,
George Vagenakis,
Meletios Kanakis,
George Samanidis,
Panagiotis Zachos,
Anastasios Chatziantoniou,
John Papagiannis,
Spyridon Rammos,
Alexandros Tsoutsinos Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Early and late Results after Surgical Mitral Valve Repair: A High-Volume Center Experience
CONCLUSION: Mitral valve surgery, both minimally-invasive and via sternotomy, is associated with high repair rates, excellent perioperative outcomes, and long-term survival. Data underscore the effectiveness of surgical repair in managing MR, even in the era of advancing interventional techniques.PMID:38346705 | DOI:10.1055/a-2266-7677 (Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon)
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - February 12, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Julia G ötte Armin Zittermann Marcus-Andre Deutsch Rene Schramm Sabine Bleiziffer Andre Renner Jan F Gummert Source Type: research
Atrial Septal Defect Detection in Children Based on Ultrasound Video Using Multiple Instances Learning
AbstractThoracic echocardiography (TTE) can provide sufficient cardiac structure information, evaluate hemodynamics and cardiac function, and is an effective method for atrial septal defect (ASD) examination. This paper aims to study a deep learning method based on cardiac ultrasound video to assist in ASD diagnosis. We chose four standard views in pediatric cardiac ultrasound to identify atrial septal defects; the four standard views were as follows: subcostal sagittal view of the atrium septum (subSAS), apical four-chamber view (A4C), the low parasternal four-chamber view (LPS4C), and parasternal short-axis view of large...
Source: Journal of Digital Imaging - February 12, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
