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Incidental Detection of Coronary Sinus Agenesis in Two Patients with Surgically Repaired Atrial Septal Defect
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2024 Apr;52(3):220-221. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2023.80348.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38573096 | DOI:10.5543/tkda.2023.80348 (Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi)
Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi - April 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Çiğdem Deniz U ğur Canpolat Source Type: research

Revisiting Atrioventricular Septal Defects: Exploring Chromosomal Abnormalities, Cardiac and Extracardiac Anomalies in a Contemporary Prenatal Cohort
AbstractTo estimate if there is an association between partial AVSD with chromosomal abnormalities, cardiac and extracardiac malformations, and to report the outcomes of prenatally diagnosed AVSD in a large, contemporary cohort. This is a retrospective cohort study of 190 prenatally diagnosed fetal AVSD between 2014 and 2023. Type of AVSD (complete vs partial), additional cardiac findings, extracardiac findings, presence of a heterotaxy, results of prenatal karyotype, and pregnancy outcomes were documented and analyzed. A total of 190 cases of fetal AVSD were analyzed. Complete AVSDs comprised 141 (74.2%) of the cohort, wh...
Source: Mammalian Genome - April 3, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research

Comparative diagnostic accuracy of transcranial Doppler and contrast-enhanced transthoracic echocardiography for the diagnosis of patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defect
CONCLUSIONS: The diagnostic accuracy of CE-TTE appears favorable, and this imaging test may identify patients who may be missed if only TCD is used to screen patients with suspected PFO/ASD. Accordingly, CE-TTE is recommended as an adjunct diagnostic modality for all patients with a high pre-test probability of PFO/ASD and right-to-left shunt.PMID:38563605 | DOI:10.23736/S0031-0808.24.05123-1 (Source: Panminerva Medica)
Source: Panminerva Medica - April 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Alberto M Lanzone Emanuele V Castelluccio Paolo Della Pina Emiliano Boldi Gianluca Lussardi Giacomo Frati Carlo Gaudio Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai Source Type: research

15-Year Analysis of Surgical Approaches and Outcomes for Coarctation in 132 Neonates and Infants
The objective of this study is to evaluate operative characteristics and outcomes of all neonates and infants who underwent surgical repair of coarctation of the aorta or hypoplastic aortic arch at University of Florida from 2006 to 2021, inclusive, either in isolation or with concomitant repair of atrial septal defect (ASD) and/or ventricular septal defect (VSD). A retrospective review was performed of 132 patients aged 0 –1 year who underwent surgical repair of aortic coarctation or hypoplastic aortic arch between 2006 and 2021, inclusive, either in isolation or with concomitant repair of ASD and/or VSD. Patients were ...
Source: Pediatric Cardiology - April 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Influence of coronary arteries transfer on the geometry of the neoaortic root in arterial switch
Zhu and colleagues1 raise an important issue and confirm that some degree of aortic valve insufficiency and aortic root enlargement is not rare after aortic switch operation (ASO).2-4 Apart from bicuspid aortic valve, all 3 other predictors of aortic root dilation in the study are caused by an initial enlargement of the pulmonary annulus in the presence of a ventricular septal defect (ie, Taussig-Bing anomaly, previous pulmonary artery banding, and left outflow tract obstruction [seen in transposition of the great arteries-ventricular septal defect-aortic arch obstruction]). (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 1, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Francois Lacour-Gayet Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Ecpella Bridge to Heart Transplantation for a Large Ischemic Ventricular Septal Defect and Refractory Ventricular Arrhythmias
Introduction: In the current era of early percutaneous interventions, ischemic ventricular septal defects are rare and challenging to manage with high postoperative mortality. Prior to surgery, patients in heart failure may require temporary mechanical circulatory support(tMCS) with some centers reporting success with the Impella device. Here we describe a complex case of a large ischemic VSD requiring escalation of tMCS support prior to definitive management. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: R. Fajardo, T. Guenther, A. Baber, J. Dollerschell, J. Hermsen, Source Type: research

Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Defect
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defects (ASDs) are two types of interatrial communications with unique clinical presentations and management strategies. The PFO is a normal part of fetal development that typically closes shortly after birth but may persist in as many as 25% to 30% of adults. The communication between atria may result in paradoxic embolism and embolic stroke. On the other hand, ASDs (anatomically defined as secundum, primum, sinus venosus, and coronary sinus in order of prevalence) typically result in right heart volume overload and are often associated with other congenital defects. The diagno...
Source: Cardiology Clinics - March 28, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Joe Aoun, Taha Hatab, John Volpi, Chun Huie Lin 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: Pediatric Cardiology - March 27, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research