Kiyotaka Go^1,2, Taichi Kato^2,*, Machiko Kito¹, Yoshihito Morimoto^1,2, Satoru Kawai¹, Hidenori Yamamoto², Yoshie Fukasawa², Kazushi Yasuda¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.2, pp. 235-243, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.027590 - 15 March 2023

Abstract Background: There is no gold standard sedation method for pediatric cardiac catheterization. In congenital heart diseases with intracardiac shunts, hemodynamic parameters are prone to change depending on the ventilation conditions and anesthetics, although few studies have examined these effects. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of two different sedation methods on the hemodynamic parameters. Methods: This study retrospectively evaluated consecutive patients with ventricular septal defect (VSD) below 1 year of age who underwent cardiac catheterization at Aichi Children’s Health and Medical Center, who were divided into age- and VSD diameter-matched general anesthesia… More >

Supaporn Roymanee^1,*, Nantawan Su-angka^1,2, Worakan Promphan^2,3,*, Kanjarut Wongwaitaweewong¹, Jirayut Jarutach¹, Rujira Buntharikpornpun¹, Pimpak Prachasilchai^2,3

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.2, pp. 169-181, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.021238 - 15 March 2023

Abstract Background: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital heart disease. Transcatheter VSD closure is an effective treatment for patients with muscular and perimembranous VSD. However, there is a limit data for outlet VSD, especially impact to the aortic valve leaflet after transcatheter closure. This study aims to assess the outcomes of transcatheter closure of the outlet-type ventricular septal defect (OVSD) after 1 postoperative year. Methods: A retrospective study was performed including 50 patients who underwent transcatheter (n = 25) and surgical (n = 25) OVSD closure during the exact time frame at two medical centres. Results: The median age… More > Graphic Abstract

Jianming Wang, Qiguang Wang^*, Xiaotang Sheng, Jingsong Geng, Jiawang Xiao, Xianyang Zhu^*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.2, pp. 183-195, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2022.021855 - 15 March 2023

Abstract Objective: This study was designed to determine the long-term safety and efficacy of using the Amplatzer Duct Occluder II (ADO II) for the closure of various ventricular septal defects (VSDs). Methods: From January 2011 to December 2019, selected VSD patients were treated through transcatheter intervention using ADO II occluders. The closure results and complications from 188 patients, involving 167 perimembranous ventricular septal defects (pmVSDs), 9 intracristal VSDs, 11 post surgery residual shunts and 1 post closure residual shunt with the mean outlet diameter3.1 ± 0.8 mm under angiography, were enrolled in this study. Results: The success rate… More >

Alberto Cresti, Stefania Sparla, Stefania Stefanelli, Andrea Picchi^*, Ugo Limbruno

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.1, pp. 1-6, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.025639 - 09 January 2023

Abstract Background: Ventricular crypts are quite a common finding during cardiac imaging, but their etiology is unclear. A possible final result of a spontaneous ventricular septal defect closure has been supposed but never investigated in earlier studies. Method: From January 1997 to December 2020, all newborns diagnosed to have a ventricular septal defect were prospectively entered in our database and those with an isolated defect were included in the study. Ventricular septal defects were classified into four types: perimembranous, trabecular muscular, inlet and outlet. A long-term follow up was performed in order to visualize the possible residual… More > Graphic Abstract

Igor Mokryk^1,2,*, Vitaly Demyanchuk^1,2, Volodymyr Vashkeba², Ilya Nechay¹, Borys Todurov^1,2

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 641-646, 2022, DOI:10.32604/chd.2022.025096 - 11 October 2022

Abstract Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the risk factors for developing infective endocarditis (IE). Right-sided IE occurs in 5%–10% of endocarditis cases, and pulmonary valve (PV) is involved in less than 2% of such patients. Literature data are few, and optimal treatment methods, indications for surgery, and types of operative techniques are still under debate. We present an adult patient with a rare combination of the ventricular septal defect (VSD) and PV IE who underwent surgical treatment. Neocuspidization with autologous pericardium was utilized for the reconstruction of his PV. We discuss details of this More > Graphic Abstract

Yuan Hu¹, Xiaohui Yang², Jie Dong³, Peng Huang², Jinwen Luo², Guangxian Yang², James D. St. Louis⁴, Xicheng Deng^2,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 687-695, 2022, DOI:10.32604/chd.2022.024333 - 11 October 2022

Abstract Background: Interventricular septal hematoma is a rare complication after congenital cardiac repair. The management varies according to the literature. We present our experience with this rare complication. Methods: Echocardiography database were reviewed with the term ‘‘hematoma’’ or “hypoechoic mass” for patients who underwent congenital heart surgery from January 2018 to December 2021 at our institution to identify potential interventricular septal hematoma cases. Relevant data of the patients identified were collected. Focus was put on the presentation, management, outcomes according to patent medical charts and serial echocardiographic report data. Results: In total, there were 5 patients included. The… More > Graphic Abstract

Huan Zhou^1,#, Jin Kang^2,#, Jun Gao^2,*, Xiaoyuan Feng¹, Li Zhou², Xia Xiao², Zhengliang Meng², Chengwen Guo²

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 697-707, 2022, DOI:10.32604/chd.2022.022648 - 11 October 2022

Abstract Background: Real-time three-dimensional echocardiography (RT-3DE) could obtain ventricular volume and ejection fraction rapidly and non-invasively without relying on ventricular morphology. This study aims to use RT-3DE to evaluate the changes in biventricular volume and systolic function in children with ventricular septal defect (VSD) and moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) before surgery. Methods: In this study 18 children with VSD and moderate to severe PH (VSD + PH Group) and 18 healthy children of the same age (Control Group) were recruited. Biventricular volume and systolic function were evaluated by RT-3DE. The measurements included: left and right… More > Graphic Abstract

Catherine E. Tomasulo^1,*, Lindsay S. Rogers¹, Lauren Andrade^1,2, Michael L. O’Byrne^1,3,4

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.2, pp. 193-199, 2022, DOI:10.32604/chd.2022.017721 - 26 January 2022

Abstract The majority of patients with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries, also known as transposition of the great arteries {S,L,L} have ventricular septal defects (VSD), most commonly perimembranous VSD (pmVSD). Transcatheter device closure of pmVSD in these patients has not been widely described. We present a case of device closure of pmVSD in L-TGA with an Amplatzer Duct Occluder II (ADOII) device using a deployment starting in the subpulmonary left ventricle. The case demonstrates some of the technical advantages of the ADOII device for VSD closure, specifically its low profile, symmetric shape, and soft More >

Wenqian Zhang^1,2,#, Chaojie Wang^1,3,#, Lingmei Zhou^2,4,#, Junjie Li², Jijun Shi², Yumei Xie², Mingyang Qian², Shushui Wang², Zhiwei Zhang^1,2,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.16, No.5, pp. 519-528, 2021, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2021.015527 - 03 June 2021

Abstract Objective: This study aims to evaluate the morphology and function of the aortic valve after transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD) with aortic valve prolapse (AVP) abased on clinical and radiological outcomes. Methods: From January 2013 to November 2014, 164 consecutive patients (97 males, 59.1%) with VSD and AVP were treated by transcatheter closure. The patients were divided into the mild AVP group (n = 63), moderate AVP group (n = 89) and severe AVP group (n = 12). The clinical and radiological outcomes of these patients were analyzed retrospectively. Results: In total, 146 (89.0%) patients… More >

Jinyang Liu¹, Xianchao Jiang¹, Runsi Wang², Li Li³, Ju Zhao⁴, Fuxia Yan⁵, Run Yuan⁶, Qiang Wang^1,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.16, No.3, pp. 245-254, 2021, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2021.014881 - 02 March 2021

Abstract Background: Never had literatures characterized the relationship between the property of major aortopulmonary collateral arteries (MAPCAs) and outcomes of selective unifocalization of pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defects and MAPCAs. Methods: This is a case-series study. Thirteen patients were included. Angiography-based assessment was conducted to determine whether collateral arteries should be unifocalized or treated with intraoperative ligature. Specimens were collected and stained by HE and ET+VG. Results: Twelve patients underwent one-stage unifocalization at a median age of 37 months (range: 6–228 months) and a median weight of 14.0 kg (range: 5.0–49.0 kg), which produced a favorable right… More >