Sibao Wang, Silin Pan^*, Gang Luo, Zhixian Ji, Na Liu

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.1, pp. 45-60, 2022, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2022.016332

Abstract The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ductus arteriosus stent (DAS) compared with surgical systemic-pulmonary artery shunt (SPS) in patients with ductal-dependent pulmonary blood flow. A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases from their inception to December 2020. Two reviewers independently screened the articles, evaluated the quality of the articles, and collected the data. Meta-analyses were conducted using fixed and random effects models. We used the I-square (I² ) test to examine heterogeneity and the funnel plot Egger’s test was used… More >

Siraphop Thapmongkol^1,*, Jarun Sayasathid¹, Jessada Methrujpanont², Kanthachat Thatsakorn¹, Worawan Jittham³, Suwanna Puitm⁴, Methiniwiran Thapmongkol⁵, Jule Namchaisiri⁶

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.16, No.5, pp. 433-441, 2021, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2021.015770

Abstract Background: The surgical outcomes of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) have evolved dramatically and have resulted in lower mortality rate. Currently, the many cardiac centers have a trend to early single-stage complete repair more than a staged repair. However, the patients who have an early primary repair were required transannular patch augmentation of a pulmonary valve frequently. This effect has been developed a chronic pulmonary insufficiency may lead to right ventricular dilation, dysfunction. In this era, the aim of treatment of TOF is attempted to preserve pulmonary valve annulus for prevent right ventricular dysfunction in the future. The systemic to pulmonary… More >

Nunzia Borrelli^1,2, Jolanda Sabatino^1,3, Martina Avesani^1,4, Josefa Paredes¹, Manjit Josen¹, Alain Fraisse¹, Paolo Guccione², Guido Michielon¹, Giovanni Di Salvo^1,4,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.16, No.1, pp. 27-37, 2021, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2021.012526

Abstract Background: Still little is known about the impact on right ventricle function of the 2 main approaches to Norwood palliation in Hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the right ventricle-pulmonary artery shunt (RVPAS) and the modified Blalock-Taussig shunt (mBTS). Methods: The cohort included 27 patients with Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (10 in the mBTS group, 17 in the RVPAS group). Longitudinal strain, tricuspid annulus peak systolic excursion and fractional area change were evaluated before Norwood and in four different breakpoints in the steady-state after Norwood procedure (30-days, 90-days, 140-days and 200-days after Norwood). Results: No significant differences were found in all standard… More >

Han Zhang, Gang Li, Xiangming Fan, Junwu Su^*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.15, No.5, pp. 361-367, 2020, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2020.013020

Abstract Background: To identify factors associated with shunt failure in patients with a systemic pulmonary shunt (SPS). Methods: We retrospectively assessed 451 patients who received SPS. Perioperative parameters such as hemoglobin, Nakata Index, and shunt size were assessed, and factors influencing shunt failure after an initial palliative shunt operation were analyzed. Results: We analyzed 451 patients who underwent isolated SPS surgery at Anzhen Hospital. Of these, shunt failure occurred in 48 (10.6%) cases after a median of 6.5 days. The 30-day mortality rate was 2.1%. Univariate and logistic regression analysis revealed that a Nakata Index ≤ 105 and vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS)… More >

Navaneetha Sasikumar, Antony Hermuzi, Chun-Po Steve Fan, Kyong-Jin Lee, Rajiv Chaturvedi, Edward Hickey, Osami Honjo, Glen S. Van Arsdell, Christopher A. Caldarone, Arnav Agarwal, Lee Benson

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.12, No.6, pp. 808-814, 2017, DOI:10.1111/chd.12516

Abstract Objectives: Mortality associated with the modified Blalock–Taussig shunt (MBTS) remains high despite advanced perioperative management. This study was formulated to provide data on (1) current indications, (2) outcomes, and (3) factors affecting mortality and morbidity.
Design: A retrospective single center chart review identified 95 children (excluding hypoplastic left heart lesions) requiring a MBTS. Mortality and major morbidity were analyzed using the Kaplan Meier method and risk factor analysis using Cox’s proportional hazard regression.
Results: Median age was 8 (0–126) days, weight 3.1(1.7–5.4) kg. Seventy-three percent were neonates, 58% duct dependent and 73% had single ventricle physiology. Ninety-seven percent had a… More >

Dana M. Boucek¹, Athar M. Qureshi², Bryan H. Goldstein ³, Christopher J. Petit⁴, Andrew C. Glatz^1,5

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.1, pp. 105-109, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12707

Abstract Background: Infants with ductal-dependent pulmonary blood flow (PBF) often undergo a palliative procedure to provide a stable source of PBF prior to definitive palliation or repair. In the current era, a surgical shunt or ductal stent is used to provide PBF. We aimed to review the current literature comparing ductal stents to surgical shunts.
Methods and Results: Four small, single-center studies and two larger multicenter studies were identified comparing ductal stent to surgical shunt. Combined, these studies showed ductal stent resulted in similar or improved pulmonary artery growth, fewer complications, shorter length of stay, less diuretic use, and improved survival… More >