Use of institutional criteria for transcatheter device closure of Fontan fenestration & #8211; Midterm outcomes
Conclusions: Using institutional criteria, transcatheter device closure of Fontan fenestration was followed by significant increase in oxygen saturations and no statistically significant difference in morbidity or mortality between closure and nonclosure groups. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nikhil Thatte Vivian Dimas Alan Nugent Thomas Zellers Joseph Forbess Luis Zabala Song Zhang Surendranath R Veeram Reddy Source Type: research
Birth prevalence and late diagnosis of critical congenital heart disease: A population-based study from a middle-income country
Conclusions : Due to limited resources in the MIC, the late diagnosis of CCHD is high but does not affect the outcome. Nevertheless, the timing of diagnosis has improved over time. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mohd Nizam Mat Bah Mohd Hanafi Sapian Emieliyuza Yusnita Alias Source Type: research
Clinical and hemodynamic effect of endothelin receptor antagonists in eisenmenger syndrome
Conclusion: Implementation of ERA in Eisenmenger improves 6-min walking distance and pulmonary vascular pressure indices. Earlier administration of ERA might be beneficial, further studies are needed to assess mortality benefit of this agent. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Emir Yonas Raymond Pranata Muhammad Yamin Nuvi Nusarintowati Siti Elkana Nauli Hafil Budianto Abdulgani Bambang Budi Siswanto Source Type: research
Detection of parvovirus B19 and human herpesvirus 6 in pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy: Impact after heart transplantation
Conclusions: There is an association between PVB19 and HHV-6 infection and DCM in children. The study suggests the persistence of PVB19 and HHV-6 in the host can lead to subsequent viral reactivation in the transplanted heart, even in those recipients who do not have active myocarditis. PVB19 in the cardiac allograft tended toward higher adverse post-HT events. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bibhuti B Das Bhupesh K Prusty Jianli Niu Meei-Li Huang Haiying Zhu Eva Eliassen Jane M Kuypers Keith R Jerome Source Type: research
Right ventricular dilatation in patients with pulmonary regurgitation after repair of tetralogy of Fallot: How fast does it progress ?
Conclusion: In the majority of patients with repaired TOF and severe PR, RV dilatation is unchanged during a follow-up of 3 years. RV dilatation seems to progress early after surgery and subsequently stabilize. RV dilatation significantly progresses in a subgroup of 24% of patients, with a shorter time interval since surgical repair. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Martin Hoelscher Francesca Bonassin Angela Oxenius Burkhart Seifert Benedetta Leonardi Christian J Kellenberger Emanuela R Valsangiacomo Buechel Source Type: research
Purulent pericardial effusion in children: Experience from a tertiary care center in North India
Conclusion: Echocardiography-guided percutaneous pericardiocentesis and pigtail catheter placement are a safe and effective treatment for purulent pericardial effusion. When pericardial drainage is not amenable, close monitoring of the size of effusion by serial echocardiography is required. Small residual pericardial effusion may be managed conservatively. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anika Agrawal Urmila Jhamb Arima Nigam Shipra Agrwal Romit Saxena Source Type: research
Clinical score to detect congenital heart defects: Concept of second screening
Conclusions: The history- and examination-based tool is an effective method for early identification of CHD and can easily be used by peripheral workers working in remote places with poor resources enabling prompt referral. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fazil M Izhar Shaad Abqari Tabassum Shahab Syed Manazir Ali Source Type: research
Editorial: Change of guard
Krishna Subramony IyerAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(4):279-280 (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - October 4, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Krishna Subramony Iyer Source Type: research
Mycobacterium chimaera in a post thaw pulmonary valve homograft as a result of contaminated heater cooler unit in use during the implant surgery
Wee Ling Heng, Mathew Jose ChakaramakkilAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(3):277-278 (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - July 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wee Ling Heng Mathew Jose Chakaramakkil Source Type: research
& #8220;Hurdles at each step: & #8221; Aberrant lobar pulmonary artery in an infant with severe aortic stenosis and coarctation & #8211; A unique triad
CR Pruthvi, V Krishna Santosh, Krishna Prasad Nevali, Dinakar Bootla, Sanjeev NaganurAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(3):274-276 (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - July 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: CR Pruthvi V Krishna Santosh Krishna Prasad Nevali Dinakar Bootla Sanjeev Naganur Source Type: research
Author & #39;s reply
Anita Saxena, Jay RelanAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(3):273-273 (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - July 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anita Saxena Jay Relan Source Type: research
Indications for intervention for coarctation of the aorta
Navaneetha Sasikumar, Atsuko KatoAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(3):272-273 (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - July 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Navaneetha Sasikumar Atsuko Kato Source Type: research
Hemangioma & #8211; A pointer to Abernethy syndrome ?
Shyam S KothariAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(3):269-271
Diffuse pulmonary arteriovenous malformations or pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) may result from congenital portosystemic venous shunts. Hemangioma as a physical sign of congenital portosystemic shunts (like Abernethy syndrome) has not been described. I report two children (one with severe cyanosis from pulmonary arteriovenous malformations and the other with severe PAH) with cutaneous hemangioma and Abernethy syndrome. Hemangioma may be a clinical pointer to portosystemic shunts even in the absence of obvious liver disease. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - July 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shyam S Kothari Source Type: research
Coronary artery aneurysm in kawasaki disease
Achala Donuru, Maansi Parekh, Vinay V. R Kandula, Sharon GouldAnnals of Pediatric Cardiology 2020 13(3):267-268
A 3-year-old male presents to the emergency department with chief complaints of fever and vomiting. He had a positive rapid streptococcus throat test with cervical lymphadenopathy. The patient was started on antibiotics. On examination, there was diffuse erythematous macular rash on the chest. Laboratory tests revealed elevated white cell count and C-reactive protein. Electrocardiogram was notable for prolonged PR interval indicating 1st degree atrioventricular block. Echocardiogram revealed ectasia of the right...
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - July 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Achala Donuru Maansi Parekh Vinay V. R Kandula Sharon Gould Source Type: research
Flecainide intoxication in pediatric patients with supraventricular tachycardia
We report three consecutive cases of flecainide intoxication in children with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in our hospital from 2017 to 2019. Two cases had complete and spontaneous normalization of electrocardiogram (ECG) after flecainide removal. However, admission to the intensive care was required due to a sustained ventricular tachycardia in one case. Flecainide intoxication can be a life-threatening complication in patients with SVT. We believe all children should have close monitoring with serial ECG and plasma levels of flecainide during the 48–72 h after initiation of treatment, and consider hosp...
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - July 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Guiem Vaquer Laura Marfil Josep Ortega Anna Sabate-Rotes Ferran Gran-Ipina Ferran Roses-Noguer Source Type: research
