This video demonstrates the use of a ring-reinforced ePTFE graft placed in the right ventricle through a limited ventriculotomy for the treatment of hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
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Congenital
June 6, 2016
This video demonstrates a tricuspid valve replacement with a mitral homograft in a child with endocarditis.
June 4, 2016
In order to develop an algorithm for identifying acute deterioration (urgent intubation or cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in infants with parallel systemic and pulmonary circulation, continuous physiologic monitoring data of 25 patients were retrospecitively reviewed and analyzed. 20 events were identified in 13 infants. The algorithm was effective
May 11, 2016
Bob Replogle, the driving force behind the creation of CTSNet, died on Monday, May 9. CTSNet Co-Editor Mark Ferguson pays tribute to his life and his lasting impact on the specialty.
May 10, 2016
Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) has been associated with myocardial ischemia and sudden death. There are several controversies regarding the indications and efficacy of surgery.
May 5, 2016
The authors measured serum amino-terminal procollagen III (PIII) as a marker of myocardial fibrogenesis in patients undergoing the Fontan procedure for single ventricle circulation and in controls. Patients with single venticle circulation had elevated PIII levels compared to controls. Staged Fontan elements successively reduced PIII levels. The
May 5, 2016
The author summarizes the challenges but tremendous potential of mechanical circulatory support for infants and children undergoing heart surgery.
April 12, 2016
Results of an audit of the National Congenital Heart Disease database were evaluted to determine characteristics of patients undergoing reoperation within 30 days of their primary procedure. Among over 18,000 patients, 3.5% had early reoperations. The reoperations were most commonly arterial shunt, PA band, and VSD procedures. 60 day mortality was
April 12, 2016
This video shows the closure of a ventricular septal defect via a right axillary thoracotomy in a 10-month-old baby girl.
April 4, 2016
This video demonstrates the use of a half-pantaloon patch (Florida shaped) to create a pulmonary artery reconstruction after coronary transfer for ALCAPA.