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Muneuchi J, Kuraoka A, Nagatomo Y, Yatsunami K, Sagawa K, Yamamura K, Nagata H, Sugitani Y, Watanabe M. Comparison between transcatheter versus surgical intervention for pediatric aortic valvular stenosis: a multicenter study in Japan. Heart Vessels 2024:10.1007/s00380-024-02403-8. [PMID: 38704418 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-024-02403-8] [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: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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It is controversial whether children with isolated aortic valvular stenosis (vAS) initially undergo transcatheter or surgical aortic valvuloplasty (BAV or SAV). This multicenter retrospective case-control study aimed to explore outcomes after BAV or SAV for pediatric vAS. We studied children (aged < 15 years) with vAS treated at 4 tertiary congenital heart centers, and compared the rates of survival, reintervention, and valve replacement between patients with BAV and SAV. A total of 73 subjects (BAV: N = 52, SAV: N = 21) were studied. Age and aortic annulus z-score at the first presentation were 85 (26-530) days and - 0.45 (- 1.51-0.59), respectively. During the follow-up period of 121 (47-185) months, rates of 10-year survival (BAV: 88% vs. SAV: 92%, P = 0.477), reintervention (BAV: 58% vs. SAV: 31%, P = 0.626), and prosthetic/autograft valve replacement (BAV: 21% vs. SAV: 19%, P = 0.563) did not differ between the groups. Freedom from reintervention rate significantly correlated with aortic annulus z-score (hazard ratio [HR] 0.66, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.49-0.88, P = 0.005), and freedom from prosthetic/autograft valve replacement rate significantly correlated to the degree of aortic regurgitation after the first intervention (HR: 4.58, 95% CI 1.19-17.71, P = 0.027). Propensity score-matched analysis (N = 16) did not show the differences in survival and reintervention rates between the groups. Long-term survival was acceptable, and the rates of freedom from reintervention and prosthetic/autograft valve replacement were comparable between children with vAS who underwent BAV and SAV.
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- Jun Muneuchi
- Department of Pediatrics, Kyushu Hospital, Japan Community Healthcare Organization, 1-8-1, Kishinoura, Yahatanishi-Ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 806-8501, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiology, Fukuoka Children's Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Kumamoto City Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Fukuoka Children's Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Fukuoka Children's Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyushu Hospital, Japan Community Healthcare Organization, 1-8-1, Kishinoura, Yahatanishi-Ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 806-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyushu Hospital, Japan Community Healthcare Organization, 1-8-1, Kishinoura, Yahatanishi-Ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 806-8501, Japan
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Ren Q, Yu J, Chen T, Qiu H, Liu T, Cen J, Wen S, Zhuang J, Liu X. Surgical aortic valvuloplasty is a better primary intervention for isolated congenital aortic stenosis in children with bicuspid aortic valve than balloon aortic valvuloplasty. Hellenic J Cardiol 2024; 77:54-62. [PMID: 37269944 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2023.05.012] [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: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Surgical aortic valvuloplasty (SAV) and balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) are two main treatments for children with isolated congenital aortic stenosis (CAS). We aim to compare the two procedures' midterm outcomes, including valve function, survival, reintervention, and replacement. METHODS From January 2004 to January 2021, children with isolated CAS undergoing SAV (n = 40) and BAD (n = 49) at our institution were included in this study. Patients were also categorized into subgroups based on the aortic leaflet number(Tricuspid = 53, Bicuspid = 36) to compare the two procedures' outcomes. Clinical and echocardiogram data were analyzed to identify risk factors for suboptimal outcomes and reintervention. RESULTS Postoperative peak aortic gradient (PAG) and PAG at follow-up in the SAV group were lower compared with the BAV group (p < 0.001, p = 0.001, respectively). There was no difference in moderate or severe AR in the SAV group compared with the BAV group before discharge (5.0% vs 12.2%, p = 0.287) and at the last follow-up (30.0% vs 32.7%, p = 0.822). There were no early death but three late deaths (SAV = 2, BAV = 1). Kaplan-Meier estimated survivals were 86.3% and 97.8% in SAV and BAV groups respectively at 10 years (p = 0.54). There was no significant difference in freedom from reintervention (p = 0.22). For patients with bicuspid aortic valve morphology, SAV achieved higher freedom from reintervention (p = 0.011) and replacement (p = 0.019). Multivariate analysis indicated that residual PAG was a risk factor for reintervention (p = 0.045). CONCLUSIONS SAV and BAV achieved excellent survival and freedom from reintervention in patients with isolated CAS. SAV performed better in PAG reduction and maintenance. For patients with bicuspid AoV morphology, SAV was the preferred choice.
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- Qiushi Ren
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, First Affliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China; School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China; School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Biostatistics School of Public Health, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China; School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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Cantinotti M, Jani V, Kutty S, Marchese P, Franchi E, Pizzuto A, Viacava C, Assanta N, Santoro G, Giordano R. Neonates and Infants with Left Heart Obstruction and Borderline Left Ventricle Undergoing Biventricular Repair: What Do We Know about Long-Term Outcomes? A Critical Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:348. [PMID: 38338232 PMCID: PMC10855671 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12030348] [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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The decision to perform biventricular repair (BVR) in neonates and infants presenting with either single or multiple left ventricle outflow obstructions (LVOTOs) and a borderline left ventricle (BLV) is subject to extensive discussion, and limited information is known regarding the long-term outcomes. As a result, the objective of this study is to critically assess and summarize the available data regarding the prognosis of neonates and infants with LVOTO and BLV who underwent BVR. METHODS In February 2023, we conducted a review study with three different medical search engines (the National Library of Medicine, Science Direct, and Cochrane Library) for Medical Subject Headings and free text terms including "congenital heart disease", "outcome", and "borderline left ventricle". The search was refined by adding keywords for "Shone's complex", "complex LVOT obstruction", "hypoplastic left heart syndrome/complex", and "critical aortic stenosis". RESULTS Out of a total of 51 studies, 15 studies were included in the final analysis. The authors utilized heterogeneous definitions to characterize BLV, resulting in considerable variation in inclusion criteria among studies. Three distinct categories of studies were identified, encompassing those specifically designed to evaluate BLV, those focused on Shone's complex, and finally those on aortic stenosis. Despite the challenges associated with comparing data originating from slightly different cardiac defects and from different eras, our results indicate a favorable survival rate and clinical outcome following BVR. However, the incidence of reintervention remains high, and concerns persist regarding residual pulmonary hypertension, which has been inadequately investigated. CONCLUSIONS The available data concerning neonates and infants with LVOTO and BLV who undergo BVR are inadequate and fragmented. Consequently, large-scale studies are necessary to fully ascertain the long-term outcome of these complex defects.
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- Massimiliano Cantinotti
- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Helen B. Taussig Heart Center, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; (V.J.); (S.K.)
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- Helen B. Taussig Heart Center, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; (V.J.); (S.K.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Pavlovic A, Parezanovic V, Stefanovic I, Dähnert I, Tzifa A, Djordjevic SA, Ilic S, Milovanovic V, Bijelic M, Bisenic D, Kalanj J, Djukic M. Immediate results of primary balloon dilation for congenital aortic valve stenosis predict the mid-term outcome. Cardiol Young 2023; 33:2267-2273. [PMID: 36655503 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123000021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Balloon valvuloplasty is the primary treatment for congenital aortic valve stenosis in our centre. We sought to determine independent predictors of reintervention (surgical repair or repeated balloon dilation) after primary valvuloplasty. METHODS We retrospectively studied patients with congenital aortic valve stenosis who underwent balloon valvuloplasty during 2004-2018. The following risk factors were analysed: aortic valve insufficiency after balloon valvuloplasty >+1/4, post-procedural gradient across the aortic valve ≥35 mmHg, pre-interventional gradient across the valve, annulus size, use of rapid pacing, and balloon/annulus ratio. Primary outcome was aortic valve reintervention. RESULTS In total, 99 patients (median age 4 years, range 1 day to 26 years) underwent balloon valvuloplasty for congenital aortic valve stenosis. After a mean follow-up of 4.0 years, 30% had reintervention. Adjusted risks for reintervention were significantly increased in patients with post-procedural aortic insufficiency grade >+1/4 and/or residual gradient ≥35 mmHg (HR 2.55, 95% CI 1.13-5.75, p = 0.024). Pre-interventional gradient, annulus size, rapid pacing, and balloon/annulus ratio were not associated with outcome. CONCLUSION Post-procedural aortic valve insufficiency grade >+1/4 and/or residual gradient ≥35 mmHg in patients undergoing balloon valvuloplasty for congenital aortic valve stenosis confers an increased risk for reintervention in mid-term follow-up.
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- Andrija Pavlovic
- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Heart Center Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Mitera Hospital, Athens, Greece
- Division of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College, London, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Elhedai H, S Mohamed SS, Idriss H, Bhattacharya P, Y Mohamedahmed AY. Surgical valvotomy versus balloon dilatation for children with severe aortic valve stenosis: a systematic review. Future Cardiol 2022; 18:901-913. [PMID: 36062928 DOI: 10.2217/fca-2022-0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Aim: To evaluate outcomes of interventions for severe aortic valve stenosis (AS), whether it is done by surgical aortic valvotomy (SAV) or balloon aortic dilatation (BAD). Results: Eleven studies with total number of 1733 patients; 743 patients had SAV, while 990 patients received BAD. There was no significant difference in early mortality (odds ratio [OR]: 0.96, p = 0.86), late mortality (OR: 1.28, p = 0.25), total mortality (OR: 1.10, p = 0.56), and freedom from aortic valve replacement (OR: 1.00, p = 1.00). Reduction of aortic systolic gradient was significantly higher in the SAV group (OR: 2.24, p = 0.00001), and postprocedural AR rate was lower in SAV group (OR: 0.21, p = 0.00001). Conclusion: SAV is associated with better reduction of aortic systolic gradient and lesser post procedural AR which reduce when compared with BAD.
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- Huzeifa Elhedai
- Department of Cardiology, Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Anaesthesia & Intensive Care department, Sudan Medical Specialization Board, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Department of Paediatrics, Homerton University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Balloon aortic valvuloplasty in neonates: short- and long-term effects and predictors of successful outcome. Adv Cardiol 2022; 18:154-161. [PMID: 36051839 PMCID: PMC9421511 DOI: 10.5114/aic.2022.118532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Introduction Balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) is a common treatment method of aortic valve (AV) stenosis in neonates. Long-term BAV effects are suboptimal, and their predictors are not well acknowledged. Aim To identify predictors of suboptimal short- and long-term BAV results. Material and methods The study group comprised forty-three neonates (8 females; weight 3.34 ±0.56 kg) who underwent BAV between 1998 and 2021. Seventeen patients (39.53%) had critical AV stenosis. AV was bicuspid in 22 patients, tricuspid in 12, unicuspid in 2, and undefined in 7 patients. The mean balloon/annulus ratio was 0.9 ±0.07. Catheterization, clinical, and follow-up data were analysed. Results The peak-to-peak gradient decreased from 67.5 ±26.3 to 21.3 ±12.6 mm Hg. Twenty-eight patients (65.1%) had adequate early outcome. Aortic regurgitation (AR) occurred in 13 (30.2%) patients. No predictors of inadequate early outcome were found. Twenty-year survival was 90.7%. Eleven (35.5%) patients underwent reintervention at a median of 12 (1–215) months; BAV in 5 patients, surgical valvuloplasty in 2, Ross operation in 2, AV replacement in 1, and Norwood operation in 1 patient. Fifteen-year freedom from reintervention (FFR) was 48%. Adequate early outcome resulted in higher FFR (71% vs. 22%), and so did no significant AR (60% vs. 30%). Conclusions BAV provides satisfying early results. AR remains a significant aftermath of BAV. Risk factors and procedural techniques improving the outcome of BAV are unclear. Further research is needed to improve FFR.
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Papneja K, Blatman ZM, Kawpeng ID, Wheatley J, Oscé H, Li B, Lafreniere-Roula M, Fan CPS, Manlhiot C, Benson LN, Mertens L. Trajectory of Left Ventricular Remodeling in Children With Valvar Aortic Stenosis Following Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 2022; 15:e013200. [PMID: 35041447 PMCID: PMC8772052 DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.121.013200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Aortic valve stenosis is the most common type of congenital left ventricular (LV) outflow tract obstruction. Balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) has become the first-line treatment pathway in many centers. Our aim was to assess the trajectory of LV remodeling following BAV in children and its relationship to residual aortic stenosis (AS) and insufficiency (AI). Methods: Children <18 years of age who underwent BAV for isolated aortic stenosis from 2004 to 2012 were eligible for inclusion. Those with AI before BAV, other complex congenital heart lesions, or <2 accessible follow-up echocardiograms were excluded. Baseline and serial echocardiographic data pertaining to aortic valve and LV size and function were retrospectively collected through December 2017 or the first reintervention. Longitudinal data was assessed using per-patient time profiles with superimposed trend lines using locally estimated scatterplot smoothing. Associations with reintervention or death were also evaluated. Results: Among the 98 enrolled children, the median (interquartile range) age at BAV was 2.8 months (0.2–75). The median (interquartile range) follow-up was 6.8 years (1.9–9.0). Children with predominantly residual AI (n=11) demonstrated progressive increases in their LV end-diastolic dimension Z score within the first 3 years after the BAV, followed by a plateau (P<0.001). Their mean LV circumferential and longitudinal strain values remained within the normal range but lower than in the non-AI group (P<0.001 and P=0.001, respectively). Children with predominantly residual aortic stenosis (n=44) had no changes in LV dimensions but had a rapid early increase in mean LV circumferential and longitudinal strain. The cumulative proportion (95% CI) of reintervention at 5 years following BAV was 33.7% (23.6%–42.4%). Conclusions: Our study demonstrates that LV remodeling occurs mainly during the first 3 years in children with predominantly residual AI after BAV, with no subsequent significant functional changes over the medium term. These data improve our understanding of expected patient trajectories and thus may inform decisions on the timing of reintervention.
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- Koyelle Papneja
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (K.P., Z.M.B., I.D.K., J.W., H.O., B.L., M.L.-R., C.P.S.F., C.M., L.N.B., L.M.).,Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, CA (K.P.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (K.P., Z.M.B., I.D.K., J.W., H.O., B.L., M.L.-R., C.P.S.F., C.M., L.N.B., L.M.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (K.P., Z.M.B., I.D.K., J.W., H.O., B.L., M.L.-R., C.P.S.F., C.M., L.N.B., L.M.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (K.P., Z.M.B., I.D.K., J.W., H.O., B.L., M.L.-R., C.P.S.F., C.M., L.N.B., L.M.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (K.P., Z.M.B., I.D.K., J.W., H.O., B.L., M.L.-R., C.P.S.F., C.M., L.N.B., L.M.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (K.P., Z.M.B., I.D.K., J.W., H.O., B.L., M.L.-R., C.P.S.F., C.M., L.N.B., L.M.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (K.P., Z.M.B., I.D.K., J.W., H.O., B.L., M.L.-R., C.P.S.F., C.M., L.N.B., L.M.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (K.P., Z.M.B., I.D.K., J.W., H.O., B.L., M.L.-R., C.P.S.F., C.M., L.N.B., L.M.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (K.P., Z.M.B., I.D.K., J.W., H.O., B.L., M.L.-R., C.P.S.F., C.M., L.N.B., L.M.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (K.P., Z.M.B., I.D.K., J.W., H.O., B.L., M.L.-R., C.P.S.F., C.M., L.N.B., L.M.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (K.P., Z.M.B., I.D.K., J.W., H.O., B.L., M.L.-R., C.P.S.F., C.M., L.N.B., L.M.)
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Congenital heart disease: pathology, natural history, and interventions. Cardiovasc Pathol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-822224-9.00011-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Komarov RN, Puzenko DV, Isaev RM, Belov IV. [Prosthetic repair of aortic valve cusps with autopericardium in children. State of the art and prospects]. ANGIOLOGII︠A︡ I SOSUDISTAI︠A︡ KHIRURGII︠A︡ = ANGIOLOGY AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2021; 27:191-198. [PMID: 33825748 DOI: 10.33529/angio2021119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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According to the results of modern researchers, the main techniques used in congenital pathology of the aortic valve in children include balloon catheter dilatation of the aortic valve, surgical valvuloplasty, the Ross procedure and replacement of the aortic valve with a mechanical prosthesis. Many surgeons point out that these techniques in congenital pathology of the aortic valve yield suboptimal results. This is often due to the lack of a clear-cut definition between surgeons as to what operation should be performed in a particular age group. According to the reports of the majority of researchers, biological prostheses undergo early degeneration and structural changes in paediatric cardiac surgery and yield the worst results. Comparing the main techniques, optimal haemodynamics is observed after the Ross procedure. A disadvantage of this operation is the necessity of repeat intervention on the right ventricular outflow tract, which is required in 20 to 40%. Concomitant surgery of the mitral valve and/or aortic arch during the Ross procedure significantly increases the lethality and the risk of postoperative complications. Compared with an adult cohort of patients, children after prosthetic repair of the aortic valve using a mechanical prosthesis are more often found to have postoperative complications and a higher mortality rate. Yet another problem encountered in paediatric valve surgery is the unavailability of commercial prostheses sized ?19 mm. The duration of the intraoperative parameters for reconstructions of the aortic valve, the Ross procedure, and replacement of the aortic valve by the results of many studies averagely amounts to 74±34 min, 100±56 min, and 129±71 min, respectively. Yet another method which can be used for neocuspidization of the aortic valve in reconstructive surgery of the aortic root in paediatric patients is the use of glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium. In our opinion, given the simplicity of the procedure, duration of the intraoperative parameters, and acceptable initial results reported by some researchers, the Ozaki procedure may be performed in children.
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- R N Komarov
- Department of Hospital Surgery of the Medical Faculty, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia; Department of Faculty Surgery #1, Institute of Clinical Medicine, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia; Department of Cardiosurgery, University Clinical Hospital #1, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Cardiosurgery, University Clinical Hospital #1, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Hospital Surgery of the Medical Faculty, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia; Department of Faculty Surgery #1, Institute of Clinical Medicine, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Hospital Surgery of the Medical Faculty, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia; Institute of Cardioaortic Surgery, Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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Herrmann JL, Clark AJ, Colgate C, Rodefeld MD, Hoyer MH, Turrentine MW, Brown JW. Surgical Valvuloplasty Versus Balloon Dilation for Congenital Aortic Stenosis in Pediatric Patients. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2021; 11:444-451. [PMID: 32645785 DOI: 10.1177/2150135120918774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND For children with congenital aortic stenosis (AS) who are candidates for biventricular repair, valvuloplasty can be achieved by surgical aortic valvuloplasty (SAV) or by transcatheter balloon aortic dilation (BAD). We aimed to evaluate the longer term outcomes of SAV versus BAD at our institution. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the outcomes of 2 months to 18 years old patients who underwent SAV or BAD at our institution between January 1990 and July 2018. Baseline and follow-up characteristics were assessed by echocardiography. Long-term survival, freedom from reintervention, freedom from aortic valve replacement (AVR), and aortic regurgitation were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 212 patients met inclusion criteria (SAV = 123; BAD = 89). Age, sex, aortic insufficiency (AI), and aortic valve gradient were similar between the groups. At 10 years, 27.9% (19/68) of SAV patients and 58.3% (28/48) of BAD patients had moderate or worse AI (P = .001), and reintervention occurred in 39.2% (29/74) of SAV patients and 78.6% (44/56) of BAD patients (P < .001). Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed overall survival was 96.8% (119/123) for SAV and 95.5% (85/89) for SAV (P = .87). At 10 years, 35% (23/66) of SAV patients and 54% (23/43) of BAD patients underwent AVR (P = .213). CONCLUSIONS Surgical aortic valvuloplasty demonstrated greater gradient reduction, less postoperative and long-term AI, and a lower reintervention rate at 10 years than BAD. There was no difference in survival or AVR reintervention rate. Surgical aortic valvuloplasty is a durable and efficacious intervention and should continue to be considered a favorable choice for palliation of valvular AS.
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- Jeremy L Herrmann
- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Riley Children's Health at IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research in Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Riley Children's Health at IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Riley Children's Health at IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Riley Children's Health at IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Riley Children's Health at IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Bellot R, Ríos L, Portela F. Estenosis aórtica congénita: un tratamiento a debate. CIRUGIA CARDIOVASCULAR 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.circv.2020.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Rapid right ventricular pacing for balloon aortic valvuloplasty: expanding its routine use in neonates and infants. Cardiol Young 2020; 30:1890-1895. [PMID: 33021192 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951120003133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Rapid right ventricular pacing during balloon aortic valvuloplasty is commonly used to achieve balloon stability in children and adults. There is no consensus for the use of the technique in neonates and infants. We sought to review our institutional experience with rapid right ventricular pacing-assisted balloon aortic valvuloplasty across all age groups and evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the technique in the sub-group of neonates and infants <12months. METHODS Retrospective study between February, 2011 and February, 2020. RESULTS A total of 37 patients (Group I: 21 neonates/infants <12months and Group II: 16 children 12 months-16 years) were analysed. Catheter-measured left ventricular to aortic gradient reduced from median of 66 mmHg (with a range from 30 to 125 mmHg) to 14 mmHg (with a range from 5 to 44 mmHg) in Group I and 44 mmHg (with a range from 28 to 93 mmHg) to 18 mmHg (with a range from 2 to 65 mmHg) in Group II (p < 0.001). Procedure and fluoroscopy times were identical in the two groups. Balloon:annulus ratio was 0.94 and 0.88 in Groups I and II, respectively. Freedom from reintervention was 100% for Group I at a median time of 3.2 years and 81% at 2.7 years for Group II. Reinterventions in Group II (3/16 pts) were performed predominantly for complex left ventricular outflow tract stenosis. At follow-up echocardiogram, 45% of patients in Group I had no aortic regurgitation, 30% trace-mild, 20% mild-moderate, and 5% moderate aortic regurgitation, whereas in Group II, 50% of patients had no aortic regurgitation, 32% had mild aortic regurgitation, and 18% mild-moderate aortic regurgitation. Unicuspid valves were only encountered in Group 1 (2/21 pts, 10%) and they were predictive of mild-aortic regurgitation during follow-up (p = 0.003). Ventricular fibrillation occurred in three neonates with suspicion of myocardial ischemia on the pre-procedure echocardiogram. All were successfully defibrillated. CONCLUSIONS Rapid right ventricular pacing can be expanded in neonates and infants to potentially decrease the incidence of aortic regurgitation and reintervention rates, hence avoiding high-risk surgical bail-out procedures for severe aortic regurgitation in the first year of life. Myocardial ischemia may predispose to ventricular dysrhythmias during rapid right ventricular pacing.
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Zhu Y, Hu R, Zhang W, Yu X, Dong W, Sun Y, Zhang H. Surgical and Transcatheter Treatments in Children with Congenital Aortic Stenosis. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 70:10-17. [PMID: 32886929 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND For patients with congenital aortic valve stenosis (AVS), comprehensive analysis of surgical aortic valvuloplasty (SAV) or balloon dilation (BD) is scarce and remains controversial. METHODS This study reviewed AVS data (aortic peak gradient, aortic insufficiency, and survival and reoperation) for patients who were suitable for biventricular repair at our center in 2008 to 2018. Patients were categorized into two subgroups based on age (≤3 or >3 months). RESULTS A total of 194 patients were treated, including 124 with SAV and 70 with BD. Resulting data revealed that residual aortic gradient at discharge was worse for BD (p = 0.001). While for patients younger than 3 months, the relief of AVS was comparable between the two groups (p = 0.624). There was no significant difference in time-related survival between the two groups (log-rank p = 0.644). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that preoperative left ventricular end-diastolic dimension predicted early death (p = 0.045). Survival in the two groups after 10 years was 96.8% in SAV and 95.7% in BD (p = 0.644). Freedom from reoperation after 10 years was 58.1% in SAV and 41.8% in BD patients (p = 0.01). There was no significant difference in freedom from reoperation between SAV and BD in patients younger than 3 months (p = 0.84). Multivariate analysis indicated that residual aortic peak gradient was predictive of reoperation (p = 0.038). CONCLUSION Both methods achieved excellent survival outcomes at our center. SAV achieved superior gradient reduction and minimized the necessity for reoperation. For patients younger than 3 months, BD rivaled SAV both in aortic stenosis relief and freedom from reoperation.
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- Yifan Zhu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Comprehensive MR Analysis of Cardiac Function, Aortic Hemodynamics and Left Ventricular Strain in Pediatric Cohort with Isolated Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Pediatr Cardiol 2019; 40:1450-1459. [PMID: 31342116 PMCID: PMC6786923 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-019-02157-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease demonstrates a range of clinical presentations and complications. We aim to use cardiac MRI (CMR) to evaluate left ventricular (LV) parameters, myocardial strain and aortic hemodynamics in pediatric BAV patients with and without aortic stenosis (AS) or regurgitation (AR) compared to tricuspid aortic valve (TAV) controls. We identified 58 pediatric BAV patients without additional cardiovascular pathology and 25 healthy TAV controls (15.3 ± 2.2 years) who underwent CMR with 4D flow. BAV cohort included subgroups with no valvulopathy (n = 13, 14.3 ± 4.7 years), isolated AS (n = 19, 14.5 ± 4.0 years), mixed valve disease (AS + AR) (n = 13, 17.1 ± 3.2 years), and prior valvotomy/valvuloplasty (n = 13, 13.9 ± 3.2 years). CMR data included LV volumetric and mass indices, myocardial strain and aortic hemodynamics. BAV patients with no valvulopathy or isolated AS had similar LV parameters to controls excepting cardiac output (p < 0.05). AS + AR and post-surgical patients had abnormal LV volumetric and mass indices (p < 0.01). Post-surgical patients had decreased global longitudinal strain (p = 0.02); other subgroups had comparable strain to controls. Patients with valvulopathy demonstrated elevated velocity and wall shear stress (WSS) in the ascending aorta (AAo) and arch (p < 0.01), while those without valve dysfunction had only elevated AAo velocity (p = 0.03). Across the cohort, elevated AAo velocity and WSS correlated to higher LV mass (p < 0.01), and abnormal hemodynamics correlated to decreased strain rates (p < 0.045). Pediatric BAV patients demonstrate abnormalities in LV parameters as a function of valvular dysfunction, most significantly in children with AS + AR or prior valvotomy/valvuloplasty. Correlations between aortic hemodynamics, LV mass and strain suggest valvular dysfunction could drive LV remodeling. Multiparametric CMR assessment in pediatric BAV may help stratify risk for cardiac remodeling and dysfunction.
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Dorobantu DM, Taliotis D, Tulloh RM, Sharabiani MTA, Mohamed Ahmed E, Angelini GD, Stoica SC. Surgical versus balloon valvotomy in neonates and infants: results from the UK National Audit. Open Heart 2019; 6:e000938. [PMID: 30997128 PMCID: PMC6443132 DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2018-000938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Objective There are conflicting data on choosing balloon aortic valvoplasty (BAV) or surgical aortic valvotomy (SAV) in neonates and infants requiring intervention for aortic valve stenosis. We aim to report the outcome of both techniques based on results from the UK national registry. Methods This is a retrospective study, including all patients under 1 year undergoing BAV/SAV between 2000 and 2012. A modulated renewal approach was used to examine the effect of reinterventions on outcomes. Results A total of 647 patients (488 BAV, 159 SAV, 292 neonates) undergoing 888 aortic valve procedures were included, with a median age of 40 days. Unadjusted survival at 10 years was 90.6% after initial BAV and 84.9% after initial SAV. Unadjusted aortic valve replacement (AVR) rate at 10 years was 78% after initial BAV and 80.3% after initial SAV. Initial BAV and SAV had comparable outcomes at 10 years when adjusted by covariates (p>0.4). AVR rates were higher after BAV and SAV reinterventions compared with initial valvoplasty without reinterventions (reference BAV, HR=3 and 3.8, respectively, p<0.001). Neonates accounted for 29/35 of early deaths after the initial procedure, without significant differences between BAV and SAV, with all late outcomes being worse compared with infants (p<0.005). Conclusions In a group of consecutive neonates and infants, BAV and SAV had comparable survival and freedom from reintervention as initial procedures and when performed as reinterventions. These findings support a treatment choice based on patient characteristics and centre expertise, and further research into the best patient profile for each choice.
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- Dan Mihai Dorobantu
- Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK.,Cardiology Department, "Prof. C.C. Iliescu" Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases, Bucharest, Romania
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- Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK
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- Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK.,Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol, UK
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- Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK.,Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol, UK
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- Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK.,Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol, UK
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A bicuspid aortic valve is not only a common congenital heart defect but also an enigmatic condition that can cause a large spectrum of diseases, such as aortic valve stenosis and severe heart failure in newborns whereas aortic dissection in adults. On the contrary, a bicuspid aortic valve can also occur with normal function throughout life and never need treatment. Numerous genetic mechanisms are involved in the abnormal cellular functions that may cause abnormal development of the aortic valve during early foetal life. As several chromosomal disorders are also associated with a bicuspid valve, there does not appear to be an apparent common trigger to the abnormal development of the aortic valve. The clinical care of the bicuspid aortic valve patient has been changed by a significant body of evidence that has improved the understanding of the natural history of the disease, including when to best intervene with valve replacement and when to provide prophylactic aortic root surgery. Moreover, as bicuspid valve disease is also part of various syndromes, we can identify high-risk patients in whom a bicuspid valve is much more unfavourable than in the normal population. This review provides an overview of all aspects of the bicuspid aortic valve condition and gives an updated perspective on issues from pathophysiology to clinical care of bicuspid aortic valve disease and associated aortic disease in asymptomatic, symptomatic, and pregnant patients, as well as our viewpoint on population screening.
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Akutsu H, Kaminishi Y, Kurumisawa S, Misawa Y. Bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement 12 years after percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty in a young female adult with hope of pregnancy. Acute Med Surg 2017; 3:364-368. [PMID: 28163921 PMCID: PMC5256424 DOI: 10.1002/ams2.178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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CASE A 26-year-old woman who had congenital aortic valve stenosis presented with exertional dyspnea. She had undergone percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty 12 years previously at the age of 14. When she was 20 years old, she delivered a neonate by elective cesarean section at the 31st week of gestation because the mean pressure between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta was 52 mmHg. OUTCOME She successfully underwent aortic valve replacement with a bioprosthetic valve combined with replacement of the ascending aorta in order to make the next pregnancy possible. CONCLUSION The long-term prognosis of percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty might be acceptable for some patients, even though this procedure is associated with the possibility of secondary interventions.
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- Hirohiko Akutsu
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery Jichi Medical University Shimotsuke Tochigi Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery Jichi Medical University Shimotsuke Tochigi Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery Jichi Medical University Shimotsuke Tochigi Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery Jichi Medical University Shimotsuke Tochigi Japan
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Tretter JT, Spicer DE, Mori S, Chikkabyrappa S, Redington AN, Anderson RH. The Significance of the Interleaflet Triangles in Determining the Morphology of Congenitally Abnormal Aortic Valves: Implications for Noninvasive Imaging and Surgical Management. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2016; 29:1131-1143. [DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2016.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Hill GD, Ginde S, Rios R, Frommelt PC, Hill KD. Surgical Valvotomy Versus Balloon Valvuloplasty for Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Heart Assoc 2016; 5:e003931. [PMID: 27503847 PMCID: PMC5015309 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.116.003931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2016] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optimal initial treatment for congenital aortic valve stenosis in children remains unclear between balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) and surgical aortic valvotomy (SAV). METHODS AND RESULTS We performed a contemporary systematic review and meta-analysis to compare survival in children with congenital aortic valve stenosis. Secondary outcomes included frequency of at least moderate regurgitation at hospital discharge as well as rates of aortic valve replacement and reintervention. Single- and dual-arm studies were identified by a search of PubMed (Medline), Embase, and the Cochrane database. Overall 2368 patients from 20 studies were included in the analysis, including 1835 (77%) in the BAV group and 533 (23%) in the SAV group. There was no difference between SAV and BAV in hospital mortality (OR=0.98, 95% CI 0.5-2.0, P=0.27, I(2)=22%) or frequency of at least moderate aortic regurgitation at discharge (OR=0.58, 95% CI 0.3-1.3, P=0.09, I(2)=54%). Kaplan-Meier analysis showed no difference in long-term survival or freedom from aortic valve replacement but significantly more reintervention in the BAV group (10-year freedom from reintervention of 46% [95% CI 40-52] for BAV versus 73% [95% CI 68-77] for SAV, P<0.001). Results were unchanged in a sensitivity analysis restricted to infants (<1 year of age). CONCLUSIONS Although higher rates of reintervention suggest improved outcomes with SAV, indications for reintervention may vary depending on initial intervention. When considering the benefits of a less-invasive approach, and clinical equipoise with respect to more clinically relevant outcomes, these findings support the need for a randomized controlled trial.
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- Garick D Hill
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Duke University, Durham, NC
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