Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in an infant
We report here one of youngest patients who presented with characteristic findings of TC at 5weeks of age and follow the course of this child until about a year of life. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - June 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shivani G. Patel, David A. Danford, Jeffrey W. Delaney Source Type: research
Sudden cardiac death in the young
is a devastating event for everyone concerned, including immediate relatives and the wider community. Among older persons, coronary artery disease is the most frequent cause of sudden cardiac death, whereas among those aged 1 to 35 years, sudden cardiac death is more often caused by conditions which have an underlying genetic basis. Among these are the primary arrhythmogenic disorders (including the long-QT syndromes, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and Brugada syndrome) and the cardiomyopathies (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy and ...
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - June 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Preface Source Type: research
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Effect of balloon annulus ratio on the outcome post balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in children
Balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (BPV) has been the treatment of choice for valvular pulmonary stenosis, the success of the procedure largely depends on the proper balloon size choice, which is based on pulmonary valve annulus measurement. We sought to establish a balloon annulus ratio that could achieve the least side effects and the best results post BPV. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - May 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alaa Mahmoud Roushdy, Rana Salah Eldin, Dina Adel Ezz Eldin Source Type: research
Aortic valve perforation following Amplatzer vascular plug device closure of ‘pulsatile’ Fontan
Persistent antegrade pulmonary blood flow can interfere with optimal functioning of a Fontan circulation in patients with single ventricle physiology. Typically this is addressed surgically at the time of the Fontan procedure with oversewing of the main pulmonary artery, however different variations to this approach have been described. In patients with residual antegrade pulmonary blood flow after a Fontan procedure, “pulsatile” flow into the Fontan system can cause unfavorable hemodynamics leading to various complications. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - May 8, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nitin Madan, Harinder R. Singh, Muhammad A. Mumtaz, Srinath Gowda Source Type: research
Left ventricular mass response to extra-corporeal life support (ECLS) in infants
The effect of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) on left ventricular mass in infants is unknown. We sought to explore the effect of ventricular loading conditions on left ventricular mass for infants supported with ECLS. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - May 5, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Matthew D. Files, Michael A. Portman, David M. McMullan, Aarti H. Bhat Source Type: research
Late follow-up after transcatheter occlusion of a thoracic aortic aneurysm for a premature infant
Thoracic aortic aneurysms are uncommonly diagnosed in children [1] and thus there are few reports in the literature [2,3]. When children are found to have this medical condition there remains controversy as to medical versus surgical management. Our goal was to describe the technique of transcatheter occlusion of an aortic aneurysm in an infant with late follow-up regarding the outcome of this procedure. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - May 2, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: John F. Rhodes, Jeffrey W. Delaney, James C. Fudge Source Type: research
Key role of the post-mortem in sudden cardiac death
The widely accepted definition of sudden death (SD) is a death occurring unexpectedly, within 1h from the onset of symptoms, in healthy even vigorous people or in people whose preexisting morbid conditions did not foresee such an abrupt outcome [1 –5]. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - May 2, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cristina Basso, Stefania Rizzo, Gaetano Thiene Source Type: research
A model of congenital heart disease screening through the healthcare services
Congenital heart disease (CHD) causes high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis facilitates optimal therapy and prevention of complications. In undeveloped and developing countries, the availability of pediatricians is very limited to perform a physical examination of and treat every child. Therefore, healthcare workers and nurses who work in primary healthcare hospitals have an important role in communities. A model of CHD screening was established for healthcare workers and nurses to provide them with skills in physical examination and in recognizing the signs related to cardiovascular diseases, with the aim of rapid...
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - April 24, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kachaporn Nimdet, Wuthichai Amorntiyangkoon, Win Techakehakij Source Type: research
Comparison of two-dimensional echocardiography methods of ventricular volume quantification to cardiovascular magnetic resonance in left ventricular volume overload
Assessment of left ventricular dilation plays an important role in the management of left ventricular volume overload lesions. Various echocardiographic methods exist, such as the 5/6 area-length and biplane Simpsons, but their agreement with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with chronic left ventricular volume overload from a young age has not been assessed. This was a retrospective review of patients with moderate or worse aortic regurgitation, mitral regurgitation, or ventricular septal defect who underwent both studies within 6months. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - April 8, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Simon Lee, Stephanie E. Chin, James C. Nielsen, Zhanna Roytman, H. Helen Ko, Irene D. Lytrivi, Shubhika Srivastava Source Type: research
Prevention of sudden cardiac death in children and young adults
In the present review, we summarize current approaches to the prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in children and young adults, focusing on age (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - March 19, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aapo L. Aro, Sumeet S. Chugh Source Type: research
Investigation of the Family of Sudden Cardiac Death Victims
Sudden cardiac death in the young is a devastating event and a significant proportion of cases are caused by an underlying inherited cardiac condition. This justifies investigation of surviving blood relatives in order to identify a definite diagnosis and to prevent further deaths. First-degree relatives, obligate carriers, and symptomatic relatives are family members who are more likely to be affected and/or at risk and should be prioritized for evaluation. Cardiological clinical evaluation of family members is staged, less invasive investigations being first offered and more invasive tests being subsequently considered i...
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - March 6, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alban-Elouen Baruteau, Elijah R. Behr Tags: Review Source Type: research
Psychosocial Care and Cardiac Genetic Counseling Following Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young
Sudden cardiac death is a devastating event and in up to 40% of cases in the young ( (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - March 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jodie Ingles, Cynthia James Tags: Review Source Type: research
