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Rao PS. Balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty: A systematic review. Indian Heart J 2024; 76:86-93. [PMID: 38147974 PMCID: PMC11143516 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2023.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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There is conclusive evidence for relief of pulmonary valve obstruction immediately after balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (BPV) and at follow-up. Development of infundibular obstruction is seen in more severe PS cases and in older subjects. Reappearance of PS was observed in approximately 10 % of patients following BPV. The reasons for recurrence were found to be balloon/annulus ratio less than 1.2 and immediate post-BPV pulmonary valve peak gradients greater than 30 mmHg. Recurrent stenosis is successfully addressed by repeating BPV with lager balloons than used initially. Long-term results revealed continue relief of obstruction, but with development of pulmonary insufficiency, some patients requiring replacement of the pulmonary valve. It was concluded that BPV is the treatment of choice in the management valvar PS and that balloon/annuls ratio used for BPV should be lowered to 1.2 to 1.25. It was also suggested that strategies should be developed to prevent/reduce pulmonary insufficiency at long-term follow-up.
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- P Syamasundar Rao
- Children's Heart Institute, University of Texas-Houston McGovern Medical School, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
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Rao PS. Balloon Dilatation in the Management of Congenital Obstructive Lesions of the Heart: Review of Author's Experiences and Observations-Part I. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2023; 10:227. [PMID: 37367392 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd10060227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Balloon dilatation techniques became available to treat congenital obstructive lesions of the heart in the early/mid-1980s. The purpose of this review is to present the author's experiences and observations on the techniques and outcomes of balloon dilatation of pulmonary stenosis (PS), aortic stenosis (AS) and aortic coarctation (AC), both native and postsurgical re-coarctations. Balloon dilatation resulted in a reduction of peak pressure gradient across the obstructive lesion at the time of the procedure as well as at short-term and long-term follow-ups. Complications such as recurrence of stenosis, valvar insufficiency (for PS and AS cases) and aneurysm formation (for AC cases) have been reported, but infrequently. It was recommended that strategies be developed to prevent the reported complications.
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- P Syamasundar Rao
- Children's Heart Institute, University of Texas-Houston McGovern Medical School, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Conal Septal Hypoplasia in Tetralogy of Fallot-Impact on Clinical Course, Treatment Strategies, and Outcomes After Surgical Intervention. Pediatr Cardiol 2023; 44:587-598. [PMID: 35852568 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-022-02962-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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We sought to characterize the clinical course and outcomes of intervention for Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) with associated conal septal hypoplasia (CSH) compared to those with identifiable conal septum on initial newborn echocardiogram. We performed a retrospective, 1:2 case-control study of children with TOF anatomy, 33 with CSH and 66 with typical TOF, who underwent surgical repair from 1991-2019 at Children's Wisconsin. Data on echocardiographic anatomic features, systemic oxygen saturations, medical therapies, admissions, palliative interventions, operative strategies, and long-term follow-up were compared. The CSH group had fewer hypercyanotic spells (6% vs 42%, p < 0.001), beta-blockers prescribed (12% vs 41%, p = 0.005), and hospital admissions for cyanosis (12% vs 44%; p = 0.001) prior to any intervention. Of 14 who required palliative intervention, 8 had balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (BPV) (7 from the CSH group and 1 from the control group), and 6 had systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunts (all from the control group). Definitive repair was performed at a significantly older age in the CSH group (10.2 ± 10 vs 5.6 ± 5.9 months, p = 0.011), with less subpulmonary muscle resection (57.6% in vs 92.4%, p < 0.001) and higher use of a transannular patch (84.8% vs 65.2%, p = 0.040). The average time to surgical reintervention was similar in both groups (9.7 ± 5.9 vs 8.6 ± 6.4 years in controls). We conclude that infants with TOF and CSH have a milder preoperative clinical course with fewer hypercyanotic spells or need for medical therapy. They also respond well to palliative BPV and can safely undergo later definitive repair compared to typical TOF with a well-developed conal septum.
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Reply to the letter by Dr. Rao: Role of palliative balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in babies with tetralogy of Fallot. Heart Vessels 2020; 35:1631-1632. [PMID: 32451611 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-020-01629-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Role of palliative balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in babies with tetralogy of Fallot. Heart Vessels 2020; 35:1629-1630. [PMID: 32447527 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-020-01628-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Rao PS. Management of Congenital Heart Disease: State of the Art-Part II-Cyanotic Heart Defects. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 6:E54. [PMID: 30987364 PMCID: PMC6518252 DOI: 10.3390/children6040054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In this review management of the most common cyanotic congenital heart defects (CHDs) was discussed; the management of acyanotic CHD was reviewed in Part I of this series. While the need for intervention in acyanotic CHD is by and large determined by the severity of the lesion, most cyanotic CHDs require intervention, mostly by surgery. Different types of tetralogy of Fallot require different types of total surgical corrective procedures, and some may require initial palliation, mainly by modified Blalock-Taussig shunts. Babies with transposition of the great arteries with an intact ventricular septum as well as those with ventricular septal defects (VSD) need an arterial switch (Jatene) procedure while those with both VSD and pulmonary stenosis should be addressed by Rastelli procedure. These procedures may need to be preceded by prostaglandin infusion and/or balloon atrial septostomy in some babies. Infants with tricuspid atresia require initial palliation either with a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt or banding of the pulmonary artery and subsequent staged Fontan (bidirectional Glenn and fenestrated Fontan with extra-cardiac conduit). Neonates with total anomalous pulmonary venous connection are managed by anastomosis of the common pulmonary vein with the left atrium either electively in non-obstructed types or as an emergency procedure in the obstructed types. Babies with truncus arteriosus are treated by surgical closure of VSD along with right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit. The other defects, namely, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum, double-outlet right ventricle, double-inlet left ventricle and univentricular hearts largely require multistage surgical correction. The currently existing medical, trans-catheter and surgical techniques to manage cyanotic CHD are safe and effective and can be performed at a relatively low risk.
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- P Syamasundar Rao
- University of Texas-Houston McGovern Medical School, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Syamasundar Rao P. The Journey of an Indian Pediatric Cardiologist : Dr. K. C. Chaudhuri Lifetime Achievement Award/Oration at AIIMS, New Delhi, September 2017. Indian J Pediatr 2017; 84:848-858. [PMID: 28956269 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-017-2452-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The life journey of an Indian pediatric cardiologist, who bestowed considerable attention to the development of new knowledge and train/teach physicians around the world while providing care of patients with heart disease over a 45-y period, is reviewed. This appraisal focuses particular attention on the scientific contributions to the literature. These include spontaneous closure of physiologically advantageous ventricular septal defects, various issues related to a congenital heart defect namely, tricuspid atresia and transcatheter and, interventional pediatric cardiac procedures.
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- P Syamasundar Rao
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas-Houston McGovern Medical School/Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, 6410 Fannin Street, UTPB Suite # 425, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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Long-Term Outcome of the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Palliation Procedure in Children With Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: A Case-Series Study. Res Cardiovasc Med 2016. [DOI: 10.5812/cardiovascmed.31948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Torigoe T, Sato S, Kanazawa H. Percutaneous transluminal pulmonary valvuloplasty in a child with tricuspid atresia, ventricular septal defect, and severe pulmonary valve stenosis: usefulness of the femoral artery approach. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2014; 83:774-7. [PMID: 24030841 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.25193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2013] [Revised: 09/04/2013] [Accepted: 09/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Percutaneous transluminal pulmonary valvuloplasty may be indicated in not only isolated pulmonary valve stenosis, but also complex congenital heart diseases. Because palliative surgery for increasing pulmonary blood flow entails a risk of scar formation and immediate postoperative complications, catheter intervention is preferred, if possible. However, an acute-angled, twisted, or tortuous access route or a small valve orifice occasionally makes it difficult for the catheter to reach or cross the target. We succeeded in performing this intervention for such a complex stenosis effectively and safely in a patient with tricuspid atresia, ventricular septal defect (VSD), and severe pulmonary valve stenosis, thereby evading surgery. In previous reports, the catheter for this cardiac anomaly was accessed via the femoral vein. In the present case, the catheter was advanced through the femoral artery via the aorta, left ventricle, VSD, and right ventricle to the pulmonary valve, using a micro-catheter in a telescopic manner, in combination with a coronary balloon dilatation catheter. This maneuver, which has not been reported previously, made it much easier to perform the procedure as compared to the femoral vein approach, despite the acute turn and the pinhole orifice. Moreover, reported complications of the femoral vein approach, including bradycardia, hypotension, and valve regurgitation, were not observed in this case. We conclude that the femoral artery approach can be a safe and effective alternative in patients for whom a more conventional procedure has been unsuccessful.
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- Tsukasa Torigoe
- Department of Pediatrics, Niigata City General Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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Rao PS. Consensus on timing of intervention for common congenital heart diseases: part II - cyanotic heart defects. Indian J Pediatr 2013; 80:663-74. [PMID: 23640699 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-013-1039-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2013] [Accepted: 04/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The purpose of this review/editorial is to discuss how and when to treat the most common cyanotic congenital heart defects (CHDs); the discussion of acyanotic heart defects was presented in a previous editorial. By and large, the indications and timing of intervention are decided by the severity of the lesion. While some patients with acyanotic CHD may not require surgical or transcatheter intervention because of spontaneous resolution of the defect or mildness of the defect, the majority of cyanotic CHD will require intervention, mostly surgical. Total surgical correction is the treatment of choice for tetralogy of Fallot patients although some patients may need to be palliated initially by performing a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt. For transposition of the great arteries, arterial switch (Jatene) procedure is the treatment of choice, although Rastelli procedure is required for patients who have associated ventricular septal defect (VSD) and pulmonary stenosis (PS). Some of these babies may require Prostaglandin E1 infusion and/or balloon atrial septostomy prior to corrective surgery. In tricuspid atresia patients, most babies require palliation at presentation either with a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt or pulmonary artery banding followed later by staged Fontan (bidirectional Glenn followed later by extracardiac conduit Fontan conversion usually with fenestration). Truncus arteriosus babies are treated by closure of VSD along with right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit; palliative banding of the pulmonary artery is no longer recommended. Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection babies require anastomosis of the common pulmonary vein with the left atrium at presentation. Other defects should also be addressed by staged correction or complete repair depending upon the anatomy/physiology. Feasibility, safety and effectiveness of treatment of cyanotic CHD with currently available medical, transcatheter and surgical methods are well established and should be performed at an appropriate age in order to prevent damage to cardiovascular structures.
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- P Syamasundar Rao
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, The University of Texas-Houston Medical School/Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, 6410 Fannin Street, UTPB Suite # 425, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Rao PS. Diagnosis and management of cyanotic congenital heart disease: part I. Indian J Pediatr 2009; 76:57-70. [PMID: 19391004 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-009-0030-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2008] [Accepted: 12/15/2008] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Most commonly encountered cyanotic cardiac lesions in children, namely, tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries and tricuspid atresia are reviewed. Pathology, pathophysiology, clinical features, non-invasive and invasive laboratory studies and management are discussed. The clinical and non-invasive laboratory features are sufficiently characteristic for making the diagnosis and invasive cardiac catheterization and angiographic studies are not routinely required and are needed either to define features, not clearly defined by non-invasive studies or as a part of catheter-based intervention. Surgical correction or effective palliation can be undertaken with relatively low risk. However, residual defects, some requiring repeat catheter or surgical intervention, are present in a significant percentage of patients and therefore, continued follow-up after surgery is mandatory.
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- P Syamasundar Rao
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas-Houston Medical School/Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
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Khairy P, Landzberg MJ, Gatzoulis MA, Mercier LA, Fernandes SM, Côté JM, Lavoie JP, Fournier A, Guerra PG, Frogoudaki A, Walsh EP, Dore A. Transvenous Pacing Leads and Systemic Thromboemboli in Patients With Intracardiac Shunts. Circulation 2006; 113:2391-7. [PMID: 16702467 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.106.622076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 204] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The risk of systemic thromboemboli associated with transvenous leads in the presence of an intracardiac shunt is currently unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS To define this risk, we conducted a multicenter, retrospective cohort study of 202 patients with intracardiac shunts: Sixty-four had transvenous leads (group 1), 56 had epicardial leads (group 2), and 82 had right-to-left shunts but no pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator leads (group 3). Patient-years were accrued until the occurrence of systemic thromboemboli or study termination. Censoring occurred in the event of complete shunt closure, death, or loss to follow-up. Mean ages for groups 1, 2, and 3 were 33.9+/-18.0, 22.2+/-12.6, and 22.9+/-15.0 years, respectively. Respective oxygen saturations were 91.2+/-9.1%, 88.1+/-8.1%, and 79.7+/-6.7%. During respective median follow-ups of 7.3, 9.3, and 17.0 years, 24 patients had at least 1 systemic thromboembolus: 10 (15.6%), 5 (8.9%), and 9 (11.0%) in groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Univariate risk factors were older age (hazard ratio [HR], 1.05; P=0.0001), ongoing phlebotomy (HR, 3.1; P=0.0415), and an transvenous lead (HR, 2.4; P=0.0421). In multivariate, stepwise regression analyses, transvenous leads remained an independent predictor of systemic thromboemboli (HR, 2.6; P=0.0265). In patients with transvenous leads, independent risk factors were older age (HR, 1.05; P=0.0080), atrial fibrillation or flutter (HR, 6.7; P=0.0214), and ongoing phlebotomy (HR, 14.4; P=0.0349). Having had aspirin or warfarin prescribed was not protective. Epicardial leads were, however, associated with higher atrial (P=0.0407) and ventricular (P=0.0270) thresholds and shorter generator longevity (HR, 1.9; P=0.0176). CONCLUSIONS Transvenous leads incur a >2-fold increased risk of systemic thromboemboli in patients with intracardiac shunts.
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- Paul Khairy
- Adult Congenital Heart and Electrophysiology Services, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Canada.
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The prognosis for patients with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum is poor with and without conventional surgical treatment. Because of this reason, a comprehensive program of medical, transcatheter, and surgical treatment is necessary to improve the long-term outlook of these infants. Algorithms of management plans should be developed based on the presence of right ventricular-dependent coronary circulation as well as size and morphology of the right ventricle. In a tripartite or bipartite right ventricle, transcatheter radiofrequency perforation is preferable. Alternatively, surgical valvotomy may be performed. Augmentation of pulmonary blood flow by prolonged infusion of prostaglandin E(1), stenting the ductus, or a surgical modified Blalock-Taussig shunt may be necessary in some of these patients. In patients with a unipartite or very small right ventricle or a right ventricular-dependent coronary circulation (Tricuspid valve Z score < -2.5), augmentation of pulmonary flow along with atrial septostomy should be undertaken. Follow-up studies to determine the feasibility of biventricular repair should be undertaken and, if feasible, surgical or transcatheter methods may be used to achieve the goals. If not suitable for biventricular repair, one-ventricle (Fontan) or one and one-half ventricular repair should be considered. Comprehensive and well-planned treatment algorithms may help improve survival rate.
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- P. Syamasundar Rao
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Texas-Houston Medical School, 6431 Fannin, MSB 3.132, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Rao PS. Concurrent balloon dilation of stenosed aortopulmonary Gore-Tex shunts and branch pulmonary arteries. J Am Coll Cardiol 2001; 37:948-50. [PMID: 11693775 DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(00)01175-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Iga K, Gen H, Konishi T. Percutaneous transluminal recanalization for an occluded modified Potts shunt. Int J Cardiol 1997; 62:69-71. [PMID: 9363505 DOI: 10.1016/s0167-5273(97)00172-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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We performed percutaneous transluminal recanalization successfully for an occluded modified Potts shunt in a 35-year-old man with pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect. Percutaneous transluminal recanalization deserves to be considered for occluded shunts if the duration of obstruction is short.
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- K Iga
- Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Japan
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Nakasato M, Suzuki H, Sato S, Komatsu H, Hayasaka K. Balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty for pulmonary valve stenosis with atrial septal defect. Am J Cardiol 1997; 79:838-9. [PMID: 9070577 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(96)00886-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We performed successful balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty (BPV) in 6 patients with pulmonary valve stenosis and atrial septal defect (ASD) accompanied by atrial left-to-right shunt without an increase of shunting immediately after BPV. It suggests that such patients should be treated by BPV initially and the need for ASD repair can be assessed during long-term follow-up.
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- M Nakasato
- Department Pediatrics, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Japan
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