Mina Tewfik1,2,*, Maiy El-Sayed1, Alaa Roushdy1, Soha Romeih2,3, Dina Ezzeldin1, Hebatalla Attia1
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.1, pp. 71-85, 2022, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2022.018372
Abstract Background: Bidirectional Glenn shunts have long been available as palliative procedures for patients with single ventricle physiology that is, patients unsuitable for biventricular repair. In our country they are performed at an older age than that recommended by the literature. So, we aim to assess post bidirectional Glenn shunt patients to detect the presence of any complications and to evaluate their functional capacity. Methods: This was a descriptive study that included all patients who underwent a bidirectional Glenn shunt and were referred for follow up in Ain shams university hospitals. History taking including NYHA class and physical activity, clinical examination,… More >
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