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Richard D. Mainwaring, Frank L. Hanley
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 504-510, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12826
Abstract Objective: Anomalous left main coronary artery (LMCA) with an intraconal course is
a relatively rare form of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) from
the wrong sinus of Valsalva. There is currently a paucity of information regarding this
entity. The purpose of this article is to review our surgical experience with repair of
anomalous LMCA with an intraconal course.
Methods: This was a retrospective review of 12 patients with an anomalous LMCA
and an intraconal course who underwent surgical repair. The median age at surgery
was 15 years (range 2‐47). The seven oldest patients all had preoperative symptoms… More >
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Fatima M. Ezzeddine1, Tabitha Moe2, Georges Ephrem3, William Aaron Kay3
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 511-516, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12771
Abstract Background: Delivery of care to the adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) popula‐
tion has been limited by a shortage in the ACHD physician resources. There is limited
data regarding the adequacy of the ACHD physician resources in the United States
and our population estimates are extrapolated from Canadian data. Therefore, we
proposed to evaluate the adequacy of ACHD physician: patient ratios in the United
States at both national and regional levels.
Methods: Data from the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) website along
with metropolitan area and statewide population data from 2016 US Census Bureau
estimates were analyzed. Physicians listed on… More >
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Jeremy M. Steele1,2, Tamar J. Preminger4, Francine G. Erenberg2, Lu Wang3, Katherine Dell2, Tarek Alsaied1, Kenneth G. Zahka2
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 517-524, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12754
Abstract Objectives: To determine the prevalence, age of onset, and risk factors for overweight and obesity in children with congenital heart disease (CHD).
Study Design: Children with CHD who were seen at our institution from 1996 to
2017 were studied. Patients were full-time residents of the United States and were
receiving all cardiac care at our institution. Patients were categorized by age and
CHD diagnosis. The date of last normal weight for age and the date of first recorded
weight in the range of overweight and obese were documented.
Results: Nine hundred sixty-eight patients with CHD were included. The prevalence
of… More >
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Madalena Coutinho Cruz1, André Viveiros Monteiro1, Guilherme Portugal1, Sérgio Laranjo2, Ana Lousinha1, Bruno Valente1, Paulo Osório1, Pedro Silva Cunha1, Lídia de Sousa1, José Alberto Oliveira1, Ana Agapito1, Mário Martins Oliveira1, Fátima Pinto2, Rui Cruz Ferreira1
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 525-533, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12767
Abstract Objective: Sudden cardiac death is common in the adult congenital heart disease
(ACHD) population. Knowledge and experience about the use of implantable cardio‐
verter defibrillators (ICD) in ACHD patients is very limited. We aimed to characterize
a cohort of patients with ACHD and ICDs.
Design: Thirty consecutive ACHD patients submitted to an ICD implantation in a
single tertiary center were evaluated. Data on baseline clinical features, heart defect,
indication for ICD, type of device, appropriate therapies, ICD‐related complication,
and mortality during follow‐up were collected.
Results: Of the 30 patients, 56.7% received appropriate therapies due to ventricular
tachycardia (VT) or ventricular… More >
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Lisa X. Deng1, Lacey P. Gleason2, Katherine Awh2, Abigail May Khan3, David Drajpuch2,4, Stephanie Fuller5, Leah A. Goldberg2, Christopher E. Mascio5, Sara L. Partington2,4, Lynda Tobin2,4, Adrienne H. Kovacs3, Yuli Y. Kim2,4
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 534-540, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12778
Abstract Objective: To investigate the experiences and communication preferences of adult
patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) in the domains of employment, insur‐
ance, and family planning.
Design: Patients ≥ 18 years of age completed a questionnaire about experiences
and communication preferences regarding employment, health insurance, and family
planning.
Results: Of 152 patients (median age = 33 years, 50% female, 35% with CHD of great
complexity), one in four reported work‐related problems due to CHD and a quar‐
ter also recalled a previous gap in health insurance. Of females, 29% experienced
an unplanned pregnancy. The median importance of discussion ratings (on… More >
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Jennifer Gerardin1, Cheryl Raskind‐Hood2, Fred H. Rodriguez3,4, Trenton Hoffman2, Andreas Kalogeropoulos5, Carol Hogue2, Wendy Book3
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 541-548, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12780
Abstract Objective: Transfer of congenital heart disease care from the pediatric to adult set‐
ting has been identified as a priority and is associated with better outcomes. Our
objective is to determine what percentage of patients with congenital heart disease
transferred to adult congenital cardiac care.
Design: A retrospective cohort study.
Setting: Referrals to a tertiary referral center for adult congenital heart disease pa‐
tients from its pediatric referral base.
Patients: This resulted in 1514 patients age 16‐30, seen at least once in three pediat‐
ric Georgia health care systems during 2008‐2010.
Interventions: We analyzed for protective factors associated with age‐appropriate… More >
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Maria Fedchenko, Zacharias Mandalenakis, Helena Dellborg, Görel Hultsberg‐Olsson, Anna Björk, Peter Eriksson, Mikael Dellborg
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 549-558, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12785
Abstract Background: The aging patient with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) faces
the risk of developing atherosclerotic disease. Patients with coarctation of the aorta
(CoA) are especially vulnerable because of an inherent high risk of developing hy‐
pertension. However, data on the prevalence of other cardiovascular risk factors are
scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the prevalence of traditional cardio‐
vascular risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking, obesity, and
sedentary lifestyle) in adult patients with CoA.
Methods: Patients with CoA who were registered at the ACHD clinic in Gothenburg
were asked to participate in a comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment. This… More >
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Stephen J. Dolgner1,2,3, Eric V. Krieger1,3, Jacob Wilkes4, Susan L. Bratton5, Ravi R. Thiagarajan6,7, Cindy S. Barrett8, Titus Chan1,2,9
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 559-570, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12758
Abstract Objective: Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients who undergo cardiac surgery are at risk for poor outcomes, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
support (ECMO) and death. Prior studies have demonstrated risk factors for mortality, but have not fully examined risk factors for ECMO or death without ECMO
(DWE). We sought to identify risk factors for ECMO and DWE in adults undergoing
congenital heart surgery in tertiary care children’s hospitals.
Design: All adults (≥18 years) undergoing congenital heart surgery in the Pediatric
Health Information System (PHIS) database between 2003 and 2014 were included.
Patients were classified into three groups: ECMO‐free survival, requiring… More >
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Donald J. Hagler1,2, William R. Miranda2, Brielle J. Haggerty1, Jason H. Anderson1, Jonathan N. Johnson1, Frank Cetta1,2, Sameh M. Said1,3, Nathaniel W. Taggart1
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 571-581, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12757
Abstract Background: Stenosis of the venous connections and conduits is a well‐known late
complication of the Fontan procedure. Currently, data on the outcomes of percuta‐
neous intervention for the treatment of extra‐ or intracardiac conduits and lateral
tunnel baffles obstruction are limited. In an attempt to better define the nature and
severity of the stenosis and the results of catheter interventional management, we
reviewed Fontan patients with obstructed extra‐ or intracardiac conduits and lateral
tunnel baffles.
Methods: Retrospective review of all Fontan patients who had cardiac catheteriza‐
tion from January 2002 to October 2018 was performed. Hemodynamic and angio‐
graphic data… More >
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Jenny Alenius Dahlqvist1, Jan Sunnegårdh2, Katarina Hanséus3, Eva Strömvall Larsson2, Anders Nygren2, Magnus Dalén4,5, Håkan Berggren6, Jens Johansson Ramgren7, Urban Wiklund8, Annika Rydberg1
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 582-589, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12766
Abstract Objective: Fontan surgery is performed in children with univentricular heart defects.
Previous data regarding permanent pacemaker implantation frequency and indica‐
tions in Fontan patients are limited and conflicting. We examined the prevalence of
and risk factors for pacemaker treatment in a consecutive national cohort of patients
after Fontan surgery in Sweden.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all Swedish patients who underwent Fontan
surgery from 1982 to 2017 (n = 599).
Results: After a mean follow‐up of 12.2 years, 13% (78/599) of the patients with
Fontan circulation had received pacemakers. Patients operated with the extracardiac
conduit (EC) type of total cavopulmonary connection… More >
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Michael V. Di Maria1, Cindy Barrett1, Carey Rafferty1, Kelly Wolfe1, Sarah L. Kelly1, Deborah R. Liptzin2, Dania Brigham3, Adel Younoszai1
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 590-599, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12769
Abstract Background: Children with single ventricle (SV) heart disease who undergo Fontan
operation are at risk for developing multiorgan dysfunction. Although survival has
improved, significant comorbidities involving multiple organ systems may develop,
requiring evaluation and management by many subspecialists. Using data from an
internal survey, we documented high care variability for our Fontan population. We
then developed a multidisciplinary clinic, designed and implemented a clinical care
pathway to decrease variability of patient assessment.
Methods: After creating a multidisciplinary team and a clinical care pathway, we initiated a multidisciplinary clinic (MDC) where patients could see multiple subspecialists
during a single encounter. We… More >
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Jose A. Silva‐Sepulveda1, Yudy Fonseca2, Irine Vodkin3, Gabrielle Vaughn1, Robert Newbury4, Vera Vavinskaya5, Jerry Dwek6, James C. Perry1, Preeti Reshamwala7, Cynthia Baehling8, James Lyon9, Christopher Davis1, Jesse W. Lee1, Hannah El‐Sabrout10, Doaa Shahbah11, Laith Alshawabkeh12, John W Moore1, Howaida El‐Said1
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 600-608, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12770
Abstract Introduction: Liver fibrosis and cirrhosis are late complications in Fontan palliation.
Liver biopsy is the gold standard. The goal of this study is to correlate transjugular
liver biopsy (TJLB) in the setting of Fontan palliation with noninvasive testing and
hemodynamics.
Methods: Between August 2014 and July 2017, 49 Fontan patients underwent TJLB.
All the patients had hemodynamic evaluation, 28 patients had MRE (magnetic reso‐
nance elastography) and 40 patients had cardiopulmonary exercise test. Histologic
liver fibrosis was quantitated using traditional histologic scoring systems and a modi‐
fied Ishak congestive hepatic fibrosis score.
Results: Median age 17.8 years, median time since… More >
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Clifford L. Cua1, Melissa Moore‐Clingenpeel1, Nazia Husain2, Ralf Holzer3, John P. Cheatham1, Janaki Gokhale4
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 609-613, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12755
Abstract Background: Increased ventricular end‐diastolic pressure (VEDP) is a known risk fac‐
tor for morbidity and mortality in patients with single right ventricle (RV) physiology.
Previous studies have shown mixed results correlating echocardiographic measure‐
ments with catheter‐derived VEDP in this population. Goal of this study was to eval‐
uate if echocardiographic systolic/diastolic ratio (S/D) correlated with VEDP.
Methods: Patients with single RV physiology who underwent simultaneous echocar‐
diography and catheterization were evaluated. Systolic and diastolic durations were
measured using tricuspid inflow durations from Doppler analysis to calculate the S/D
ratio. VEDP was obtained from the catheterization report.
Results: Twenty‐seven studies were… More >
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Amy Sanyahumbi1, Andrea Beaton2, Danielle Guffey3, Mina C. Hosseinipour4, Melissa Karlsten1, Charles G. Minard3, Daniel J. Penny1, Craig A. Sable5, Peter N. Kazembe6
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 614-618, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12756
Abstract Background: In asymptomatic children, screening echocardiography has been used to
attempt to diagnose rheumatic heart disease (RHD) at an early stage (latent RHD).
World Heart Federation guidelines have standardized categorization of “definite,”
“borderline,” or no RHD by echo findings. The progression of RHD diagnosed through
echo screening is not known. In 2014, we screened 1450 schoolchildren in Malawi.
Objective: Our objective was to evaluate 2‐year RHD evolution among those diag‐
nosed through screening.
Methods: Two‐year follow‐up echocardiograms of those diagnosed with latent RHD
were read by a primary, secondary, then third reader if there was disagreement.
Progression or regression of… More >
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Varisara Pornprasertchai, Chodchanok Vijarnsorn, Supaluck Kanjanauthai, Paweena Chungsomprasong, Prakul Chanthong, Kritvikrom Durongpisitkul, Jarupim Soongswang
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 619-627, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12759
Abstract Background: The increasing number of patients with Ebstein anomaly (EA) surviving
into adulthood implies improvements in the treatments for the complex lesion. We
revisited the clinical outcomes of patients with EA to demonstrate their “real world”
survival.
Objectives: To identify the survival and predictors of mortality in patients with EA
who underwent medical or surgical management in the present era.
Methods: All patients who had EA with atrioventricular concordance between 1994
and 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Baseline characteristics, initial echocardio‐
graphic findings, treatments, and outcomes were explored. The survival analysis was
performed at the end of 2017. A multivariate analysis… More >
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An Van Berendoncks1,2, Roderick Van Grootel1, Jackie McGhie1, Matthijs van Kranenburg1, Myrthe Menting1, Judith A.A.E. Cuypers1, Ad J.J.C. Bogers3, Maarten Witsenburg1, Jolien W. Roos‐Hesselink1, Annemien E. van den Bosch1
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 628-637, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12762
Abstract Aims: Reliable evaluation of the severity and consequences of pulmonary regurgita‐
tion (PR) in patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is crucial to timely identify
the need for pulmonary valve intervention. We aimed to identify the accuracy of
echocardiographic parameters to differentiate between moderate and severe PR,
using phase contrast cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) as gold standard.
Methods and results: In this cross‐sectional study, 45 TOF patients with both echo‐
cardiographic and CMR measurements of PR were enrolled. All quantitative and
semiquantitative echocardiographic measurements such as pressure half time (PHT),
Color flow jet width (CFJW), ratio CFJW/right ventricle… More >
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Rachel Wong1, Mohammed Al‐Omary2, David Baker2, Neil Spratt1,2, Andrew Boyle1,2, Natasha Baker Cert1, Peter Howe1, Nicholas Collins2
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 638-644, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12763
Abstract Objectives: Improvements in the management of complex congenital heart disease,
including those with single ventricle physiology, have resulted in increased survival.
As this population ages, the recognition of cognitive impairment is increasingly im‐
portant. At present, little is known about the potential mechanisms of cognitive dys‐
function. In this cross‐sectional study, we aimed to characterize the nature of
abnormalities in cerebral blood flow and the relationship to cognitive deficits in
adults with single ventricular physiology.
Patients: Ten adults with single ventricular physiology (age 18‐40 years) and 12 age‐
and gender‐matched controls underwent transcranial Doppler ultrasound and ac‐
companying cognitive assessment.
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Hongyun Ruan1, Yigang Zhang2, Ru Liu3, Xiangjun Yang1
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 645-650, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12764
Abstract Objective: The optimal dose of Fasudil is still controversial in congenital heart disease
accompanied with severe pulmonary hypertension (CHD‐PAH). This study aimed to
compare acute hemodynamic changes after different doses of Fasudil in 60 consecu‐
tive adult patients with CHD‐PAH.
Design: Prospective randomized controlled trial.
Setting: Tertiary cardiology center.
Patients: Adult patients with CHD‐PAH.
Interventions: Patients were randomized to Fasudil 30 or 60 mg.
Outcome Measures: The hemodynamic parameters were measured at baseline and
after 30 minutes of Fasudil through right cardiac catheterization. Blood gas results
were obtained from the pulmonary artery, right ventricle, right atrium, superior and
inferior vena… More >
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James A. Kuo1, Tyler Hamby2, Maham N. Munawar3, Eldad Erez4, Vincent K. H. Tam5
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 651-656, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12765
Abstract Objective: Various options exist for right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) recon‐
struction in congenital heart disease. The Freestyle porcine aortic root may be used
but its longevity is not well defined.
Design: We performed a retrospective review of all non‐Ross RVOT reconstructions
using the Freestyle root in our institution. Survival and reintervention, either by sur‐
gery, transcatheter valve implantation, balloon valvuloplasty, or bare metal stent
placement, were recorded. Factors associated with reintervention were assessed
using Cox regression.
Results: Between January 2002 and December 2015, there were 182 patients identi‐
fied. Sixteen patients were lost to follow‐up and 3 patients died,… More >
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Alexander C. Egbe, William R. Miranda, Patricia A. Pellikka, Sorin V. Pislaru, Barry A. Borlaug, Srikanth Kothapalli, Sindhura Ananthaneni, Harigopal Sandhyavenu, Maria Najam, Mohamed Farouk Abdelsamid, Heidi M. Connolly
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 657-664, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12768
Abstract Background: We hypothesized that echocardiographic indices of right ventricular to
pulmonary artery (RV‐PA) coupling were comparable to cardiac magnetic resonance
imaging (CMRI)‐derived RV volumetric indices in predicting disease severity in
chronic pulmonary regurgitation (PR).
Methods: Patients with ≥ moderate PR (2003‐2015) with and without prior CMRI
scans were enrolled into the study cohort and validation cohort, respectively.
Endpoint was to determine the association between noninvasive RV‐PA coupling in‐
dices (tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion/right ventricular systolic pressure
[TAPSE/RVSP] and fractional area change [FAC]/RVSP ratio) and markers of disease
severity, and compared this association to that of CMRI‐derived RV volumetric indi‐… More >
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Amy E. Delaney1, Nina M. Dadlez2, Audrey C. Marshall2
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 665-670, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12821
Abstract Background: In pediatric cardiac care, many centers participate in multiple, national,
domain‐specific registries, as a major component of their quality assessment and im‐
provement efforts. Small cardiac programs, whose clinical activities and scale may
not be well‐suited to this approach, need alternative methods to assess and track
quality.
Methods: We conceived of and piloted a rapid‐approach cardiac quality assessment,
intended to encompass multiple aspects of the service line, in a low‐volume program.
The assessment incorporated previously identified measures, drawn from multiple
sources, and ultimately relied on retrospective chart review.
Results: A collaborative, multidisciplinary team formed and came to consensus on… More >
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Alessia Callegari1, Barbara Burkhardt1, Christa Relly2, Walter Knirsch1, Martin Christmann1
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 671-677, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12830
Abstract Background: Since routine clinical use of antibiotics as well as surgical and catheter‐
based closure of a patent arterial duct (PDA), PDA‐associated infective endarteritis
(PDA‐IE) is rare but can still occur when the ductus is still open or as it closes. Thus,
clinicians should maintain a high index of concern for patients with unexplained fever.
Methods: We report on a PDA‐IE in a young infant shortly after potentially delayed
obliteration of a PDA. We discuss this case report by reviewing the literature in regard
to the pathogenesis (infection primary or secondary to PDA thrombus formation),
clinical (new heart murmur) and… More >
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