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Anita Saxena, Jay RelanAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(4):376-377 (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anita Saxena Jay Relan Source Type: research
Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation in children; one size doesn & #39;t fit all!
Sanjeev Hanumantacharya Naganur, Jyothi Vijay, Parag BarwadAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(4):375-376 (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sanjeev Hanumantacharya Naganur Jyothi Vijay Parag Barwad Source Type: research
Congenital absence of pericardium
Rahul Nikam, Jordan Rapp, Ashrith Kandula, Snigdha Puram, David SaulAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(4):373-374
A 16-year-old girl presented to the emergency department with orthopnea and exercise intolerance for 1 week. Electrocardiogram at that time showed rightward deviation of the cardiac axis, with nonspecific T-wave inversion in the lateral precordial leads and flattening in the inferior leads. She was discharged from the emergency department with cardiology follow-up. Subsequent echocardiogram demonstrated that “the heart is in a funny position in the chest,” and computed tomography ...
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rahul Nikam Jordan Rapp Ashrith Kandula Snigdha Puram David Saul Source Type: research
Thrombus in transit after balloon atrial septostomy
We report an unusual cause for the same. A thrombus in transit has not been previously reported following BAS. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sakshi Sachdeva Samir Shakya Shyam Sunder Kothari Source Type: research
Congenital right ventricular diverticulum: An atypical presentation
We present a case of a 4-month-old child who had dextrocardia, large inlet ventricular septal defect, amounting to single ventricle, and severe pulmonary artery hypertension. There was a right ventricular diverticulum which passed through the foramina of Morgagni to give rise to a pulsating lump in the epigastrium. Right ventricular diverticulum presenting with a pulsating mass in the abdomen is a rare entity. The confirmation of diverticulum was made with histopathology. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Debasis Das Nilanjan Dutta Arya Kamal Das Manish Kumar Sharma Rangan Koley Amitabha Chattopadhyay Sanjiban Ghosh Shubhadeep Das Source Type: research
Left isomerism with bilateral superior vena cava, interrupted inferior vena cava and tetralogy of Fallot
We present our experience with a case of left isomerism with bilateral superior vena cava, interrupted inferior vena cava, and TOF managed by atrial septation and intracardiac repair. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nikhil Bansal Rajarshi Ghosh Lakshmi Kumari Sankhyan Sujoy Chatterjee Srirup Chatterjee Satyajit Bose Source Type: research
D-transposition of the great arteries with right-sided pulmonary hypoplasia
Mary E Sterrett, Eugene Y Chang, Neha Kumar, Keith B Willan, Sinai C ZyblewskiAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(4):361-363
Unilateral pulmonary agenesis or aplasia (UPA) in combination with congenital heart defects is rare and has not been reported in connection with transposition of the great arteries. This case demonstrated dextroposition of the fetal heart, and subsequent scans could not clearly visualize the right pulmonary artery. UPA should be considered in the workup and counseling for a family in the setting of fetal heart malposition, as there is a significant clinical impact. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mary E Sterrett Eugene Y Chang Neha Kumar Keith B Willan Sinai C Zyblewski Source Type: research
Late transcatheter recanalization of a closed ductus arteriosus in a 2-month-old infant with tetralogy of Fallot and isolated left pulmonary artery
We report a successful late transcatheter recanalization of the closed ductus arteriosus in a 2-month-old infant with tetralogy of Fallot, right aortic arch, and an isolated left pulmonary artery (LPA). We achieved adequate LPA growth before complete repair. There were no procedural complications. This procedure is rare in Western countries due to universal pulse oximetry screening and increased fetal diagnoses. The procedure is technically challenging in the absence of any angiographic flow into the ductus. Evidence of a ductal ampulla increases the chances of success. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aziez Ahmed Gary Anthony LaCroix Anas Hasan Bader Ishqair Pushpa Shivaram Srikant Das Source Type: research
Planning and execution of catheter closure of a giant left atrial appendage aneurysm causing recurrent cardioembolism
Sivakumar Kothandam, Rajeshkumar RamasamyAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(4):353-356
Giant left atrial appendage aneurysms (LAAAs) are rare causes of recurrent cardioembolism and managed routinely by surgery. A first catheter closure of a giant LAAA is reported, when a recent cerebral infarct precluded immediate surgery. Planning included ostial measurement on multimodal imaging, echo navigation for septal puncture, rotational angiogram for profiling, overlay imaging for device placement, and cerebral embolic protection from thrombus debris. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sivakumar Kothandam Rajeshkumar Ramasamy Source Type: research
Percutaneous closure of small subpulmonic ventricular septal defect with an ADO I PDA occluder in a child
Parag Barwad, Krishna Prasad, B Dinakar, Anish Bhargav, Krishna Santosh, Sanjeev NaganurAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(4):349-352
Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) comprise the most common congenital heart defect at birth. The chances of spontaneous closure of VSD depend on the size and location of the defect. Subpulmonic location is an unlikely site for the VSD to close spontaneously and known to have complications such as aortic valve prolapse and regurgitation. Percutaneous closure has become the preferred strategy for small–moderate-sized VSDs located in muscular, perimembranous areas. Subpulmonic...
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Parag Barwad Krishna Prasad B Dinakar Anish Bhargav Krishna Santosh Sanjeev Naganur Source Type: research
Ultrasound-guided intraoperative trans-epicardial needle biopsy of an intracardiac tumor
We describe the use of a novel interventional approach to the histopathologic diagnosis of a ventricular septal tumor using intraoperative ultrasound-guided trans-epicardial biopsy without the need for cardiopulmonary bypass in a 2-year-old child. This novel approach has not been previously reported. Multidisciplinary collaboration between cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, cardiac imaging, and interventional radiology provided the ability to perform cardiac biopsy. This technique may be used in specific cases of cardiac tumors where tissue diagnosis is important, but surgical resection is deemed excessively risky or impo...
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Subhrajit Lahiri Henri Justino Jeffrey S Heinle Jose Alberto Hernandez Christina Y Miyake Source Type: research
Total transcatheter correction of scimitar variant having dual pulmonary venous drainage
This report discusses the embryogenesis and angiographic findings of scimitar variants, indications for interventions, and issues in its management. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Arvind Sahadev Singh Kothandam Sivakumar Source Type: research
A case report of myocarditis masquerading as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
We report the case of a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with myocarditis, although initial echocardiographic imaging was consistent with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The diagnosis of myocarditis was made with the findings of troponin elevation, presence of influenza A, and a more characteristic electrocardiogram. She eventually made a full recovery. Clinicians must be vigilant for such rare presentations of myocarditis masquerading as HCM. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jaclyn R Giafaglione Adam K Morrison Deipanjan Nandi Source Type: research
Isolated left ventricular hypoplasia - A singularity
Naseer A Choh, Saika Amreen, Amber Bashir Mir, Aadil Hussain Malik, Mudasir Hameed, Feroze Shaheen, Tariq A GojwariAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(4):337-339
Isolated left ventricular hypoplasia is an entity with uncertain natural history and etiology. The presentation could vary from being asymptomatic to sudden death. This form of cardiomyopathy has been reported in infants as well as in adults. This case report aims to alert physicians to this diagnosis and the undeniable advantage of cardiac magnetic resonance. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Naseer A Choh Saika Amreen Amber Bashir Mir Aadil Hussain Malik Mudasir Hameed Feroze Shaheen Tariq A Gojwari Source Type: research
Angiotensin receptor and neprylisin inhibitor: A new drug in pediatric cardiologist & #39;s armamentarium
Adhi Arya, Sushil Azad, Radhakrishnan SitaramanAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(4):334-336
Heart failure due to congenital heart disease and cardiomyopathies is a significant burden in the pediatric population. Pharmacological strategies for the management of pediatric heart failure are largely based on the extrapolation of adult data and Delphi process based on expert opinion. There are differences in the etiology, clinical course, and outcome of pediatric heart failure as compared to adult, thus the results of adult heart failure trials cannot be simply extrapolated to pediatric patients. There have been a lot of ...
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Adhi Arya Sushil Azad Radhakrishnan Sitaraman Source Type: research
