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Gilg S, Delaney J, Curzon C, Danford D, Ibrahimiye A, House AV, Hammel J. Predictors of Valve Failure Following Surgical Atrioventricular Valve Replacement with a Melody Valve in Infants and Children. Pediatr Cardiol 2024:10.1007/s00246-024-03538-1. [PMID: 38907874 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-024-03538-1] [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: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Options for atrioventricular (AV) valve replacement in small pediatric patients are very limited. The Melody valve has shown reasonable short-term outcomes. This study was aimed at identifying predictors of valve failure following AV valve replacement with a Melody valve at a single-center. 26 patients underwent 37 AV valve replacements with 31/37 (84%) of valves placed in the systemic AV valve position. Median age at procedure was 17 months (IQR 4-33) and weight was 8.5 kg (IQR 6.25-12.85). Median balloon size for valve implant was 20 mm (IQR 18-22). Repeat intervention occurred in 21 cases (57%) with repeat surgery in all but one. Median freedom from re-intervention was 31 months; 19% were free from re-intervention at 60 months. Age < 12 months weight < 10 kg and BSA < 0.4 m2 were all significant risk factors for early valve failure (p = 0.003, p 0.017, p 0.025, respectively). Valve longevity was greatest with balloon inflation to diameter 1.20-1.35 times the patient's expected annular diameter (Z0), relative to both smaller or larger balloons (p = 0.038). In patients less than 12 months of age, patients with single ventricle physiology had an increased risk of early valve failure (p = 0.004).
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- Samantha Gilg
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Nebraska, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Nebraska, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Nebraska, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Nebraska, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Nebraska, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Helen De Vos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Satawiriya M, Chandavimol M, Limsuwan A. Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement: a single-center case series in Southeast Asia. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2024; 24:301. [PMID: 38872098 PMCID: PMC11170848 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-024-03919-7] [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: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies of transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) with the Melody valve have demonstrated good clinical and hemodynamic outcomes. Our study analyzes the midterm clinical and hemodynamic outcomes for patients who underwent Melody valve implantation in Southeast Asia. METHODS Patients with circumferential conduits or bioprosthetic valves and experiencing post-operative right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) dysfunction were recruited for Melody TPVR. RESULTS Our cohort (n = 14) was evenly divided between pediatric and adult patients. The median age was 19 years (8-38 years), a male-to-female ratio of 6:1 with a median follow-up period of 48 months (16-79 months), and the smallest patient was an 8-year-old boy weighing 18 kg. All TPVR procedures were uneventful and successful with no immediate mortality or conduit rupture. The primary implant indication was combined stenosis and regurgitation. The average conduit diameter was 21 ± 2.3 mm. Concomitant pre-stenting was done in 71.4% of the patients without Melody valve stent fractures (MSFs). Implanted valve size included 22-mm (64.3%), 20-mm (14.3%), and 18-mm (21.4%). After TPVR, the mean gradient across the RVOT was significantly reduced from 41 mmHg (10-48 mmHg) to 16 mmHg (6-35 mmHg) at discharge, p < 0.01. Late follow-up infective endocarditis (IE) was diagnosed in 2 patients (14.3%). Overall freedom from IE was 86% at 79 months follow-up. Three patients (21.4%) developed progressive RVOT gradients. CONCLUSION For patients in Southeast Asia with RVOT dysfunction, Melody TPVR outcomes are similar to those reported for patients in the US in terms of hemodynamic and clinical improvements. A pre-stenting strategy was adopted and no MSFs were observed. Post-implantation residual stenosis and progressive stenosis of the RVOT require long term monitoring and reintervention. Lastly, IE remained a concern despite vigorous prevention and peri-procedural bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis.
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- Marin Satawiriya
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama 6 Rd, Rachathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama 6 Rd, Rachathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
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Bourque JM, Birgersdotter-Green U, Bravo PE, Budde RPJ, Chen W, Chu VH, Dilsizian V, Erba PA, Gallegos Kattan C, Habib G, Hyafil F, Khor YM, Manlucu J, Mason PK, Miller EJ, Moon MR, Parker MW, Pettersson G, Schaller RD, Slart RHJA, Strom JB, Wilkoff BL, Williams A, Woolley AE, Zwischenberger BA, Dorbala S. 18F-FDG PET/CT and radiolabeled leukocyte SPECT/CT imaging for the evaluation of cardiovascular infection in the multimodality context: ASNC Imaging Indications (ASNC I 2) Series Expert Consensus Recommendations from ASNC, AATS, ACC, AHA, ASE, EANM, HRS, IDSA, SCCT, SNMMI, and STS. Heart Rhythm 2024; 21:e1-e29. [PMID: 38466251 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2024.01.043] [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: 03/12/2024]
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This document on cardiovascular infection, including infective endocarditis, is the first in the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging Indications (ASNC I2) series to assess the role of radionuclide imaging in the multimodality context for the evaluation of complex systemic diseases with multi-societal involvement including pertinent disciplines. A rigorous modified Delphi approach was used to determine consensus clinical indications, diagnostic criteria, and an algorithmic approach to diagnosis of cardiovascular infection including infective endocarditis. Cardiovascular infection incidence is increasing and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Current strategies based on clinical criteria and an initial echocardiographic imaging approach are effective but often insufficient in complicated cardiovascular infection. Radionuclide imaging with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (CT) and single photon emission computed tomography/CT leukocyte scintigraphy can enhance the evaluation of suspected cardiovascular infection by increasing diagnostic accuracy, identifying extracardiac involvement, and assessing cardiac implanted device pockets, leads, and all portions of ventricular assist devices. This advanced imaging can aid in key medical and surgical considerations. Consensus diagnostic features include focal/multi-focal or diffuse heterogenous intense 18F-FDG uptake on valvular and prosthetic material, perivalvular areas, device pockets and leads, and ventricular assist device hardware persisting on non-attenuation corrected images. There are numerous clinical indications with a larger role in prosthetic valves, and cardiac devices particularly with possible infective endocarditis or in the setting of prior equivocal or non-diagnostic imaging. Illustrative cases incorporating these consensus recommendations provide additional clarification. Future research is necessary to refine application of these advanced imaging tools for surgical planning, to identify treatment response, and more.
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- Jamieson M Bourque
- Cardiovascular Division and the Cardiovascular Imaging Center, Departments of Medicine and Radiology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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- Divisions of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiothoracic Imaging and Cardiovascular Medicine, Director, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Molecular Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery University of Milano Bicocca and Nuclear Medicine, ASST Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Hôpital La Timone, Marseille, France
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- Nuclear Cardiology and Nuclear Medicine Department, DMU IMAGINA, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, University of Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- London Heart Rhythm Program, Western University, London Health Sciences Centre (University Hospital), London, Ontario, Canada
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Nuclear Cardiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Echocardiography Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Medical Imaging Centre, Department of Nucleare, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Cardiac Pacing & Tachyarrhythmia Devices, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Program, Departments of Medicine and Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Bourque JM, Birgersdotter-Green U, Bravo PE, Budde RPJ, Chen W, Chu VH, Dilsizian V, Erba PA, Gallegos Kattan C, Habib G, Hyafil F, Khor YM, Manlucu J, Mason PK, Miller EJ, Moon MR, Parker MW, Pettersson G, Schaller RD, Slart RHJA, Strom JB, Wilkoff BL, Williams A, Woolley AE, Zwischenberger BA, Dorbala S. 18F-FDG PET/CT and radiolabeled leukocyte SPECT/CT imaging for the evaluation of cardiovascular infection in the multimodality context: ASNC Imaging Indications (ASNC I 2) Series Expert Consensus Recommendations from ASNC, AATS, ACC, AHA, ASE, EANM, HRS, IDSA, SCCT, SNMMI, and STS. J Nucl Cardiol 2024; 34:101786. [PMID: 38472038 DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclcard.2023.101786] [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] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
Abstract
This document on cardiovascular infection, including infective endocarditis, is the first in the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging Indications (ASNC I2) series to assess the role of radionuclide imaging in the multimodality context for the evaluation of complex systemic diseases with multi-societal involvement including pertinent disciplines. A rigorous modified Delphi approach was used to determine consensus clinical indications, diagnostic criteria, and an algorithmic approach to diagnosis of cardiovascular infection including infective endocarditis. Cardiovascular infection incidence is increasing and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Current strategies based on clinical criteria and an initial echocardiographic imaging approach are effective but often insufficient in complicated cardiovascular infection. Radionuclide imaging with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (CT) and single photon emission computed tomography/CT leukocyte scintigraphy can enhance the evaluation of suspected cardiovascular infection by increasing diagnostic accuracy, identifying extracardiac involvement, and assessing cardiac implanted device pockets, leads, and all portions of ventricular assist devices. This advanced imaging can aid in key medical and surgical considerations. Consensus diagnostic features include focal/multi-focal or diffuse heterogenous intense 18F-FDG uptake on valvular and prosthetic material, perivalvular areas, device pockets and leads, and ventricular assist device hardware persisting on non-attenuation corrected images. There are numerous clinical indications with a larger role in prosthetic valves, and cardiac devices particularly with possible infective endocarditis or in the setting of prior equivocal or non-diagnostic imaging. Illustrative cases incorporating these consensus recommendations provide additional clarification. Future research is necessary to refine application of these advanced imaging tools for surgical planning, to identify treatment response, and more.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jamieson M Bourque
- Cardiovascular Division and the Cardiovascular Imaging Center, Departments of Medicine and Radiology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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- Divisions of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiothoracic Imaging and Cardiovascular Medicine, Director, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Molecular Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery University of Milano Bicocca and Nuclear Medicine, ASST Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Hôpital La Timone, Marseille, France
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- Nuclear Cardiology and Nuclear Medicine Department, DMU IMAGINA, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, University of Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- London Heart Rhythm Program, Western University, London Health Sciences Centre (University Hospital), London, Ontario, Canada
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Nuclear Cardiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Echocardiography Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Medical Imaging Centre, Department of Nucleare, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Cardiac Pacing & Tachyarrhythmia Devices, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Program, Departments of Medicine and Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Padovani P, Jalal Z, Fouilloux V, Benbrik N, Grunenwald C, Thambo JB, Aldebert P, Tagorti M, Roubertie F, Baron O, Ovaert C, Ly M, Baruteau AE. Risk of infective endocarditis after hybrid melody mitral valve replacement in infants: the French experience. INTERDISCIPLINARY CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY 2024; 38:ivae046. [PMID: 38490258 PMCID: PMC11181930 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivae046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Surgical management of mitral valve disease is challenging in infants <1 year old. We aimed at reviewing the French experience with Melody mitral valve replacement in critically ill infants. METHODS A retrospective cohort study reporting the French experience with Melody mitral valve replacement. RESULTS Seven symptomatic infants [complete atrioventricular septal defect (n = 4, Down syndrome: n = 3), hammock valve (n = 3)] underwent Melody mitral valve replacement [age: 3 months (28 days to 8 months), weight: 4.3 kg (3.2-6.4 kg)] because of severe mitral valve regurgitation (6) or mixed valve disease (1) and 14 mm (11-16 mm) mitral valve annulus. In 2 patients whose valve was felt irreparable, Melody mitral valve replacement was performed straightaway. The others underwent 2 (1-3) previous attempts of valve repair; 3 were on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Melody mitral valve replacement led to competent valve and low gradient [3 mmHg, (1-4 mmHg)]. One patient died 3 days post-implant from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-related stroke. Of the 6 discharged home patients, 3 (50%) were readmitted for a definite diagnosis (1) or high suspicion (2) of infective endocarditis, of which 2 died. Over the follow-up, 1 underwent balloon expansions of the valve at 9- and 16-months post-implant, and mechanical mitral valve replacement at 2 years; another is currently planned for transcatheter Melody valve dilation. CONCLUSIONS Melody mitral valve replacement may be considered in selected infants with small mitral valve annulus as an alternative to mechanical mitral valve replacement. Our experience highlights a high-risk of late infective endocarditis that deserves further consideration.
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- Paul Padovani
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, FHU PRECICARE, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
- INSERM, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, IHU Liryc, Fondation Bordeaux Université, Bordeaux, France
- U1045, INSERM, Centre de Recherche Cardio-Thoracique de Bordeaux, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, FHU PRECICARE, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, FHU PRECICARE, AP-HM, Timone Infant Hospital Marseille, Marseille, France
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, FHU PRECICARE, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
- INSERM, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, FHU PRECICARE, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
- INSERM, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, IHU Liryc, Fondation Bordeaux Université, Bordeaux, France
- U1045, INSERM, Centre de Recherche Cardio-Thoracique de Bordeaux, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, FHU PRECICARE, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, FHU PRECICARE, AP-HM, Timone Infant Hospital Marseille, Marseille, France
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, FHU PRECICARE, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
- INSERM, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, IHU Liryc, Fondation Bordeaux Université, Bordeaux, France
- U1045, INSERM, Centre de Recherche Cardio-Thoracique de Bordeaux, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, FHU PRECICARE, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, FHU PRECICARE, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, FHU PRECICARE, AP-HM, Timone Infant Hospital Marseille, Marseille, France
- Marseille Medical Genetics, INSERM U1251, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, FHU PRECICARE, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, FHU PRECICARE, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
- INSERM, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
- Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, CNRS, INSERM, l’institut du thorax, Nantes, France
- Nantes Université, INRAE, UMR 1280, PhAN, Nantes, France
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Bourque JM, Birgersdotter-Green U, Bravo PE, Budde RPJ, Chen W, Chu VH, Dilsizian V, Erba PA, Gallegos Kattan C, Habib G, Hyafil F, Khor YM, Manlucu J, Mason PK, Miller EJ, Moon MR, Parker MW, Pettersson G, Schaller RD, Slart RHJA, Strom JB, Wilkoff BL, Williams A, Woolley AE, Zwischenberger BA, Dorbala S. 18F-FDG PET/CT and radiolabeled leukocyte SPECT/CT imaging for the evaluation of cardiovascular infection in the multimodality context: ASNC Imaging Indications (ASNC I2) Series Expert Consensus Recommendations from ASNC, AATS, ACC, AHA, ASE, EANM, HRS, IDSA, SCCT, SNMMI, and STS. Clin Infect Dis 2024:ciae046. [PMID: 38466039 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciae046] [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: 03/12/2024] Open
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This document on cardiovascular infection, including infective endocarditis, is the first in the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging Indications (ASNC I2) series to assess the role of radionuclide imaging in the multimodality context for the evaluation of complex systemic diseases with multi-societal involvement including pertinent disciplines. A rigorous modified Delphi approach was used to determine consensus clinical indications, diagnostic criteria, and an algorithmic approach to diagnosis of cardiovascular infection including infective endocarditis. Cardiovascular infection incidence is increasing and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Current strategies based on clinical criteria and an initial echocardiographic imaging approach are effective but often insufficient in complicated cardiovascular infection. Radionuclide imaging with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and single photon emission computed tomography/CT leukocyte scintigraphy can enhance the evaluation of suspected cardiovascular infection by increasing diagnostic accuracy, identifying extracardiac involvement, and assessing cardiac implanted device pockets, leads, and all portions of ventricular assist devices. This advanced imaging can aid in key medical and surgical considerations. Consensus diagnostic features include focal/multi-focal or diffuse heterogenous intense 18F-FDG uptake on valvular and prosthetic material, perivalvular areas, device pockets and leads, and ventricular assist device hardware persisting on non-attenuation corrected images. There are numerous clinical indications with a larger role in prosthetic valves, and cardiac devices particularly with possible infective endocarditis or in the setting of prior equivocal or non-diagnostic imaging. Illustrative cases incorporating these consensus recommendations provide additional clarification. Future research is necessary to refine application of these advanced imaging tools for surgical planning, to identify treatment response, and more.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jamieson M Bourque
- Cardiovascular Division and the Cardiovascular Imaging Center, Departments of Medicine and Radiology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Divisions of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiothoracic Imaging and Cardiovascular Medicine, Director, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Molecular Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery University of Milano Bicocca and Nuclear Medicine, ASST Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Hôpital La Timone, Marseille, France
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- Nuclear Cardiology and Nuclear Medicine Department, DMU IMAGINA, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, University of Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- London Heart Rhythm Program, Western University, London Health Sciences Centre (University Hospital), London, Ontario, Canada
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- Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Nuclear Cardiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Echocardiography Laboratory, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Medical Imaging Centre, Department of Nucleare, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Cardiac Pacing & Tachyarrhythmia Devices, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Program, Departments of Medicine and Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Bobylev D, Horke A, Avsar M, Cvitkovic T, Boethig D, Hazekamp M, Meyns B, Rega F, Dave H, Schmiady M, Ciubotaru A, Cheptanaru E, Vida V, Padalino M, Tsang V, Jashari R, Laufer G, Andreas M, Andreeva A, Tudorache I, Cebotari S, Haverich A, Sarikouch S. Matched comparison of decellularized homografts and bovine jugular vein conduits for pulmonary valve replacement in congenital heart disease. Cell Tissue Bank 2024; 25:55-66. [PMID: 36917328 PMCID: PMC10901942 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-023-10082-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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For decades, bovine jugular vein conduits (BJV) and classic cryopreserved homografts have been the two most widely used options for pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) in congenital heart disease. More recently, decellularized pulmonary homografts (DPH) have provided an alternative avenue for PVR. Matched comparison of patients who received DPH for PVR with patients who received bovine jugular vein conduits (BJV) considering patient age group, type of heart defect, and previous procedures. 319 DPH patients were matched to 319 BJV patients; the mean age of BJV patients was 15.3 (SD 9.5) years versus 19.1 (12.4) years in DPH patients (p = 0.001). The mean conduit diameter was 24.5 (3.5) mm for DPH and 20.3 (2.5) mm for BJV (p < 0.001). There was no difference in survival rates between the two groups after 10 years (97.0 vs. 98.1%, p = 0.45). The rate of freedom from endocarditis was significantly lower for BJV patients (87.1 vs. 96.5%, p = 0.006). Freedom from explantation was significantly lower for BJV at 10 years (81.7 vs. 95.5%, p = 0.001) as well as freedom from any significant degeneration at 10 years (39.6 vs. 65.4%, p < 0.001). 140 Patients, matched for age, heart defect type, prior procedures, and conduit sizes of 20-22 mm (± 2 mm), were compared separately; mean age BJV 8.7 (4.9) and DPH 9.5 (7.3) years (p = n.s.). DPH showed 20% higher freedom from explantation and degeneration in this subgroup (p = 0.232). Decellularized pulmonary homografts exhibit superior 10-year results to bovine jugular vein conduits in PVR.
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- Dmitry Bobylev
- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
- Cardiac Surgery Center, State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Chisinau, Moldova
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- Cardiac Surgery Center, State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Chisinau, Moldova
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- Cardiac Surgery Center, State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Chisinau, Moldova
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, University of Padua Medical School, Padua, Italy
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, University of Padua Medical School, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- European Homograft Bank, Clinique Saint-Jean, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
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Manukyan SN, Soynov IA, Voytov AV, Rzaeva KA, Baranov AA, Bogachev-Prokofiev AV. [Modern possibilities for transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2024:32-44. [PMID: 38344958 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202402132] [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] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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The literature review is devoted to transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement. The authors summarize the indications, clinical data and current capabilities of transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement. The authors also overviewed modern valves for transcatheter pulmonary artery replacement. Effectiveness of transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation has been substantiated. Various studies comparing the outcomes of different valve systems for endovascular implantation were analyzed. The authors concluded the prospects for transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation.
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- S N Manukyan
- Meshalkin National Medical Research, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Meshalkin National Medical Research, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Meshalkin National Medical Research, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Meshalkin National Medical Research, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Meshalkin National Medical Research, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Boucek DM, Qureshi AM, Aggarwal V, Spigel ZA, Johnson J, Gray RG, Martin MH. Over-expansion of right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduits during transcatheter pulmonary valve placement. Cardiol Young 2023; 33:2282-2290. [PMID: 36705001 DOI: 10.1017/s104795112200405x] [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: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the safety and feasibility of over-expansion of right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduits during transcatheter pulmonary valve placement. BACKGROUND Transcatheter pulmonary valve placement is an alternative to surgical pulmonary valve replacement. Traditionally, it was thought to be unsafe to expand a conduit to >110% of its original size. METHODS This retrospective cohort study from two centers includes patients with right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduits with attempted transcatheter pulmonary valve placement from 2010 to 2017. Demographic, procedural, echocardiographic and follow-up data, and complications were evaluated in control and overdilation (to >110% original conduit size) groups. RESULTS One hundred and seventy-two patients (51 overdilation and 121 control) had attempted transcatheter pulmonary valve placement (98% successful). The overdilation group was younger (11.2 versus 16.7 years, p < 0.001) with smaller conduits (15 versus 22 mm, p < 0.001); however, the final valve size was not significantly different (19.7 versus 20.2 mm, p = 0.2). Baseline peak echocardiographic gradient was no different (51.8 versus 55.6 mmHg, p = 0.3). Procedural complications were more frequent in overdilation (18%) than control (7%) groups (most successfully addressed during the procedure). One patient from each group required urgent surgical intervention, with no procedural mortality. Follow-up echocardiographic peak gradients were similar (24.1 versus 26 mmHg, p = 0.5). CONCLUSIONS Over-expansion of right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduits during transcatheter pulmonary valve placement can be performed successfully. Procedural complications are more frequent with conduit overdilation, but there was no difference in the rate of life-threatening complications. There was no difference in valve function at most recent follow-up, and no difference in rate of reintervention. The long-term outcomes of transcatheter pulmonary valve placement with conduit over-expansion requires further study.
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- Dana M Boucek
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Utah, Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- The Lillie Frank Abercrombie Section of Cardiology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Utah, Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Utah, Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Agwu N, Recto MR, Kheradvar A. Unmet Clinical Needs for Transcatheter Pulmonary Valves. Ann Biomed Eng 2023; 51:2384-2392. [PMID: 37543538 PMCID: PMC10637258 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-023-03328-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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A common feature of congenital heart disease is the presence of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) obstruction that can range from mild to severe and can lead to atresia of the pulmonary valve, in extreme conditions. RVOT abnormalities can frequently be corrected surgically or via interventional means. However, most of these patients will ultimately develop pulmonary valve insufficiency and eventual right ventricular dilation, which will require a pulmonary valve replacement at some point in their life to mitigate the detrimental effects of pulmonary valve regurgitation (PVR) on the right ventricle (RV). The evolution from the studies done by Philip Bonhoeffer to implant a pulmonary valve via transcatheter means, have provided a bedrock for transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR). Yet, several areas of unmet need for a demographic of patients still exist. Here, we discuss the clinical unmet needs in children under 20 Kg and expand the use of hybrid and other TPVR approaches along with the current indications and contraindications for pulmonary valve replacement. The constraints and limitations from commercially available pulmonary valves will be discussed from a clinical standpoint. Finally, we explore the use of hybrid and periventricular delivery of transcatheter pulmonary valves in younger patients.
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- Nnaoma Agwu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, 2420 Engineering Hall, Irvine, CA, 92697-2730, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, 2420 Engineering Hall, Irvine, CA, 92697-2730, USA.
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Dardari M, Cinteza E, Vasile CM, Padovani P, Vatasescu R. Infective Endocarditis among Pediatric Patients with Prosthetic Valves and Cardiac Devices: A Review and Update of Recent Emerging Diagnostic and Management Strategies. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4941. [PMID: 37568344 PMCID: PMC10420327 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12154941] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Infective endocarditis (IE) is a disease of the endocardium, which leads to the appearance of vegetation on the valves, cardiac structures, or, potentially, vascular endothelium of the heart. The risk of IE can be increased more than 140 times by congenital heart disease (50-59% of all IE), particularly if cyanotic. An increase in mortality may result from IE in patients with a complex cardiac pathology or patients with an implanted prosthetic material, most frequently conduits in a pulmonary position. Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) infective endocarditis is a life-threatening complication representing 10% of all cases of endocarditis. Common signs of presentation are often fever and chills; redness and swelling at the pocket of the pacemaker, including the erosion and exteriorization of the device; and life-threatening sepsis. The use of intracardiac echocardiography for the diagnosis of IE is an innovative method. This may be needed, especially in older children undergoing complex cardiac surgery, when transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiography (TOE) failed to provide a reliable diagnosis. The 2018 European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) experts' consensus statement on transvenous lead extraction recommends complete device removal and antimicrobial therapy for any device-related infection, including CIED-IE. The most detected microorganism was Staphylococcus Aureus. In addition, cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology associated with the placement of prostheses or conduits may increase the risk of IE up to 1.6% for Melody valve implantation. Our manuscript presents a comprehensive review of infective endocarditis associated with cardiac devices and prostheses in the pediatric population, including recent advances in diagnosis and management.
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- Mohamed Dardari
- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (M.D.); (R.V.)
- Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing Lab., Clinical Emergency Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Interventional Cardiology Compartment, Marie Sklodowska Curie Children Emergency Hospital, 041451 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Pediatrics, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C National Reference Centre, Bordeaux University Hospital, 33600 Bordeaux, France
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- Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, FHU PRECICARE, 44000 Nantes, France;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (M.D.); (R.V.)
- Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing Lab., Clinical Emergency Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania
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Machanahalli Balakrishna A, Dilsaver DB, Aboeata A, Gowda RM, Goldsweig AM, Vallabhajosyula S, Anderson JH, Simard T, Jhand A. Infective Endocarditis Risk with Melody versus Sapien Valves Following Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4886. [PMID: 37568289 PMCID: PMC10419461 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12154886] [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: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation (TPVI) is an effective non-surgical treatment method for patients with right ventricle outflow tract dysfunction. The Medtronic Melody and the Edwards Sapien are the two valves approved for use in TPVI. Since TPVI patients are typically younger, even a modest annual incidence of infective endocarditis (IE) is significant. Several previous studies have shown a growing risk of IE after TPVI. There is uncertainty regarding the overall incidence of IE and differences in the risk of IE between the valves. METHODS A systematic search was conducted in the MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, and Cochrane databases from inception to 1 January 2023 using the search terms 'pulmonary valve implantation', 'TPVI', or 'PPVI'. The primary outcome was the pooled incidence of IE following TPVI in Melody and Sapien valves and the difference in incidence between Sapien and Melody valves. Fixed effect and random effect models were used depending on the valve. Meta-regression with random effects was conducted to test the difference in the incidence of IE between the two valves. RESULTS A total of 22 studies (including 10 Melody valve studies, 8 Sapien valve studies, and 4 studies that included both valves (572 patients that used the Sapien valve and 1395 patients that used the Melody valve)) were used for the final analysis. Zero IE incidence following TPVI was reported by eight studies (66.7%) that utilized Sapien valves compared to two studies (14.3%) that utilized Melody valves. The pooled incidence of IE following TPVI with Sapien valves was 2.1% (95% CI: 0.9% to 5.13%) compared to 8.5% (95% CI: 4.8% to 15.2%) following TPVI with Melody valves. Results of meta-regression indicated that the Sapien valve had a 79.6% (95% CI: 24.2% to 94.4%, p = 0.019; R2 = 34.4) lower risk of IE incidence compared to the Melody valve. CONCLUSIONS The risk of IE following TPVI differs significantly. A prudent valve choice in favor of Sapien valves to lower the risk of post-TPVI endocarditis may be beneficial.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Research and Public Health, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68124, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68124, USA
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Morningside and Beth Israel, New York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA 01199, USA
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68105, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Kadiu G, Bhatia S, Aggarwal S. Infective Endocarditis on the Left Side of the Crest of Intact Ventricular Septum and Melody Valve Leaflets: A Rare Complication. CASE 2023; 7:101-104. [PMID: 37065833 PMCID: PMC10102985 DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2022.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Fox JC, Carvajal HG, Wan F, Canter MW, Merritt TC, Eghtesady P. Outcomes of Treatment for Infective Endocarditis Following Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2023; 14:12-20. [PMID: 36847769 DOI: 10.1177/21501351221129194] [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: 03/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recipients of transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) have shown increased risk of infective endocarditis (IE). Little is known about the outcomes of different management strategies, particularly surgery, for IE after TPVR. METHODS We queried the Pediatric Health Information System database for cases of IE after TPVR performed from 2010-2020. We described patient demographics, hospital courses, admission complications, and treatment outcomes based on therapy offered, surgical or medical only. We compared outcomes of initial therapy. Data are expressed as median or percent. RESULTS Sixty-nine cases of IE were identified, accounting for 98 related hospital admissions; 29% of patients recorded IE-related readmissions. Of those readmitted after initial medical therapy only, 33% had relapse IE. Rates of surgery were 22% during initial admission and 36% overall. Likelihood of surgical intervention increased with each subsequent admission. Renal and respiratory failure were more common in those given initial surgery. Mortality rate was 4.3% overall and 8% in the surgical cohort. CONCLUSION Initial medical therapy may result in relapses/readmissions and possible delay of surgical therapy, which appears to be most effective for treatment of IE. For those treated only medically, a more aggressive course of therapy may be more likely to prevent relapse. Mortality following surgical therapy for IE after TPVR appears higher than reported for surgical pulmonary valve replacement generally.
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- J Chancellor Fox
- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 12275Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis Children's Hospital, One Children's Place, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 12275Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis Children's Hospital, One Children's Place, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, 12275Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 12275Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis Children's Hospital, One Children's Place, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 12275Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis Children's Hospital, One Children's Place, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 12275Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.,Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis Children's Hospital, One Children's Place, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Houeijeh A, Batteux C, Karsenty C, Ramdane N, Lecerf F, Valdeolmillos E, Lourtet-Hascoet J, Cohen S, Belli E, Petit J, Hascoët S. Long-term outcomes of transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation with melody and SAPIEN valves. Int J Cardiol 2023; 370:156-166. [PMID: 36283540 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.10.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation (TPVI) is effective for treating right ventricle outflow tract (RVOT) dysfunction. Factors associated with long-term valve durability remain to be investigated. METHODS Consecutive patients successfully treated by TPVI with Melody valves (n = 32) and SAPIEN valves (n = 182) between 2008 and 2020 at a single tertiary centre were included prospectively and monitored. RESULTS The 214 patients had a median age of 28 years (range, 10-81). The RVOT was a patched native pulmonary artery in 96 (44.8%) patients. Median follow-up was 2.8 years (range, 3 months-11.4 years). Secondary pulmonary valve replacement (sPVR) was performed in 23 cases (10.7%), due to stenosis (n = 22, 95.7%) or severe regurgitation (n = 1, 4.3%), yielding an incidence of 7.6/100 patient-years with melody valves and 1.3/100 patient-years with SAPIEN valves (P = 0.06). The 5- and 10-year sPVR-freedom rates were 78.1% and 50.4% with Melody vs. 94.3% and 82.2% with SAPIEN, respectively (P = 0.06). The incidence of infective endocarditis (IE) was 5.5/100 patient-years with Melody and 0.2/100 patient-years with SAPIEN (P < 0.0001). Factors associated with sPVR by univariate analysis were RV obstruction before TPVI (P = 0.04), transpulmonary maximal velocity > 2.7 m/s after TPVI (p = 0.0005), valve diameter ≤ 22 mm (P < 0.003), IE (P < 0.0001), and age < 25 years at TPVI (P = 0.04). By multivariate analysis adjusted for IE occurrence, transpulmonary maximal velocity remained associated with sPVR. CONCLUSIONS TPVI is effective for treating RVOT dysfunction. Incidence of sPVR is higher in patients with residual RV obstruction or IE. IE add a substantial risk of TPVI graft failure and is mainly linked to the Melody valve. SOCIAL MEDIA ABSTRACT Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation is effective for treating right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction in patients with congenital heart diseases. Incidence of secondary valve replacement is higher in patients with residual obstruction or infective endocarditis.
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- Ali Houeijeh
- Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Marie Lannelongue Hospital, BME lab, Centre Constitutif Réseau M3C Cardiopathies Congénitales Complexes, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France; Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Lille University Hospital, Faculté de médecine, Laboratoire EA4489, Université Lille II, Lille, France.
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Marie Lannelongue Hospital, BME lab, Centre Constitutif Réseau M3C Cardiopathies Congénitales Complexes, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France.
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Marie Lannelongue Hospital, BME lab, Centre Constitutif Réseau M3C Cardiopathies Congénitales Complexes, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France; Service de cardiologie pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants, CHU de Toulouse, 330 avenue de Grande-Bretagne, Toulouse, France.
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Lille University Hospital, Faculté de médecine, Laboratoire EA4489, Université Lille II, Lille, France.
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Marie Lannelongue Hospital, BME lab, Centre Constitutif Réseau M3C Cardiopathies Congénitales Complexes, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France; Inserm UMR-S 999, Hôpital Marie Lannelongue, Faculté de médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France.
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Marie Lannelongue Hospital, BME lab, Centre Constitutif Réseau M3C Cardiopathies Congénitales Complexes, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France; Inserm UMR-S 999, Hôpital Marie Lannelongue, Faculté de médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France.
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- Service de microbiologie Clinique, Hôpital Saint-Joseph, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, 185 rue Raymond Losserand, Paris, France.
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Marie Lannelongue Hospital, BME lab, Centre Constitutif Réseau M3C Cardiopathies Congénitales Complexes, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France.
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Marie Lannelongue Hospital, BME lab, Centre Constitutif Réseau M3C Cardiopathies Congénitales Complexes, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France.
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Marie Lannelongue Hospital, BME lab, Centre Constitutif Réseau M3C Cardiopathies Congénitales Complexes, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France.
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Marie Lannelongue Hospital, BME lab, Centre Constitutif Réseau M3C Cardiopathies Congénitales Complexes, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph, Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France; Inserm UMR-S 999, Hôpital Marie Lannelongue, Faculté de médecine, Université Paris-Saclay, 133 avenue de la résistance, 92350 Le Plessis Robinson, France.
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Kouijzer JJP, Noordermeer DJ, van Leeuwen WJ, Verkaik NJ, Lattwein KR. Native valve, prosthetic valve, and cardiac device-related infective endocarditis: A review and update on current innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:995508. [PMID: 36263017 PMCID: PMC9574252 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.995508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Infective endocarditis (IE) is a life-threatening microbial infection of native and prosthetic heart valves, endocardial surface, and/or indwelling cardiac device. Prevalence of IE is increasing and mortality has not significantly improved despite technological advances. This review provides an updated overview using recent literature on the clinical presentation, diagnosis, imaging, causative pathogens, treatment, and outcomes in native valve, prosthetic valve, and cardiac device-related IE. In addition, the experimental approaches used in IE research to improve the understanding of disease mechanisms and the current diagnostic pipelines are discussed, as well as potential innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. This will ultimately help towards deriving better diagnostic tools and treatments to improve IE patient outcomes.
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- Joop J. P. Kouijzer
- Thoraxcenter, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Joop J. P. Kouijzer,
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- Thoraxcenter, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Thoraxcenter, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Erba PA, Bartoli F, Sollini M, Raffaella B, Zanca R, Enrica E, Lazzeri E. Alternative Nuclear Imaging Tools for Infection Imaging. Curr Cardiol Rep 2022; 24:879-891. [PMID: 35696046 PMCID: PMC9288362 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-022-01708-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Purpose of Review Cardiovascular infections are serious disease associated with high morbidity and mortality. Their diagnosis is challenging, requiring a proper management for a prompt recognition of the clinical manifestations, and a multidisciplinary approach involving cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, infectious diseases specialist, imagers, and microbiologists. Imaging plays a central role in the diagnostic workout, including molecular imaging techniques. In this setting, two different strategies might be used to image infections: the first is based on the use of agents targeting the microorganism responsible for the infection. Alternatively, we can target the components of the pathophysiological changes of the inflammatory process and/or the host response to the infectious pathogen can be considered. Understanding the strength and limitations of each strategy is crucial to select the most appropriate imaging tool. Recent Findings Currently, multislice computed tomography (MSCT) and nuclear imaging (18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography, and leucocyte scintigraphy) are part of the diagnostic strategies. The main role of nuclear medicine imaging (PET/CT and SPECT/CT) is the confirmation of valve/CIED involvement and/or associated perivalvular infection and the detection of distant septic embolism. Proper patients’ preparation, imaging acquisition, and reconstruction as well as imaging reading are crucial to maximize the diagnostic information. Summary In this manuscript, we described the use of molecular imaging techniques, in particular WBC imaging, in patients with infective endocarditis, cardiovascular implantable electronic device infections, and infections of composite aortic graft, underlying the strength and limitations of such approached as compared to the other imaging modalities.
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- Paola Anna Erba
- Regional Center of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Translational Research and Advanced Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Roma 57, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
- Medical Imaging Center, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Regional Center of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Translational Research and Advanced Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Roma 57, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and Advanced Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Regional Center of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Translational Research and Advanced Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Roma 57, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Regional Center of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Translational Research and Advanced Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Roma 57, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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Villasmil RJ, Sia J, Motie I, Rodriguez L, Kraitman N. Not Your Usual Case of Culture-Negative Endocarditis: A Case Report of Bartonella Endocarditis. Cureus 2022; 14:e24947. [PMID: 35698666 PMCID: PMC9188445 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Advancements in transcatheter interventions have revolutionized the treatment of adult congenital heart disease. We present a case of a 32-year-old male with a history of tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia diagnosed with Bartonella spp. culture-negative infective endocarditis (IE) of his Melody valve, necessitating Melody valve replacement.
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Cardiovascular Computed Tomography in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease: A State of the Art Review. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr 2022; 16:467-482. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcct.2022.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Bobylev D, Horke A, Boethig D, Hazekamp M, Meyns B, Rega F, Dave H, Schmiady M, Ciubotaru A, Cheptanaru E, Vida V, Padalino M, Tsang V, Jashari R, Laufer G, Andreas M, Andreeva A, Tudorache I, Cebotari S, Haverich A, Sarikouch S. 5-Year results from the prospective European multi-centre study on decellularized homografts for pulmonary valve replacement ESPOIR Trial and ESPOIR Registry data. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 62:6568944. [PMID: 35425983 PMCID: PMC9615428 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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- Dmitry Bobylev
- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Cardiac Surgery Center, State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Chisinau, Moldova
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- Cardiac Surgery Center, State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Chisinau, Moldova
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, University of Padua Medical School, Padua, Italy
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, University of Padua Medical School, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- European Homograft Bank, Clinique Saint-Jean, Brussel, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Cardiothoracic, Transplant, and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Stammnitz C, Huscher D, Bauer UMM, Urban A, Nordmeyer J, Schubert S, Photiadis J, Berger F, Klaassen S. Nationwide Registry-Based Analysis of Infective Endocarditis Risk After Pulmonary Valve Replacement. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e022231. [PMID: 35179045 PMCID: PMC9075093 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.022231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Infective endocarditis (IE) after pulmonary valve replacements in congenital heart disease is a significant concern. This study aimed to identify specific long-term risk factors for IE after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation or surgical pulmonary valve replacement. Methods and Results All patients with congenital heart disease from the National Register for Congenital Heart Defects with at least 1 pulmonary valve replacement before January 2018 were included. A total of 1170 patients (56.3% men, median age at study inclusion 12 [interquartile range {Q1-Q3} 5-20 years]) received 1598 pulmonary valve replacements. IE occurred in 4.8% of patients during a follow-up of total 9397 patient-years (median 10 [Q1-Q3, 6-10] years per patient). After homograft implantation 7 of 558 (1.3%) patients developed IE, after heterograft implantation 31 of 723 (4.3%) patients, and after Melody valve implantation 18 of 241 (7.5%) patients. Edwards Sapien and mechanical valves were used less frequently and remained without IE. The incidence of IE in heterografts excluding Contegra valves was 7 of 278 (2.5%), whereas the incidence of IE in Contegra valves was 24 of 445 (5.4%). The risk of IE was not increased compared with homografts if Contegra valves were excluded from the heterografts (hazard ratio [HR], 2.60; P=0.075). The risk of IE was increased for bovine jugular vein valves, Contegra valves (HR, 6.72; P<0.001), and Melody valves (HR, 5.49; P<0.001), but did not differ between Melody valves and Contegra valves (HR, 1.01; P=0.978). Conclusions Bovine jugular vein valves have the highest risk of IE, irrespective of the mode of deployment, either surgical or percutaneous.
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- Clara Stammnitz
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health Berlin Germany.,Competence Network for Congenital Heart Defects National Register for Congenital Heart Defects Berlin Germany
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- Institute of Biometry and Clinical Epidemiology Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health Berlin Germany
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- Competence Network for Congenital Heart Defects National Register for Congenital Heart Defects Berlin Germany.,DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research) Berlin Germany
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- Competence Network for Congenital Heart Defects National Register for Congenital Heart Defects Berlin Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease - Pediatric Cardiology German Heart Center Berlin Berlin Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease - Pediatric Cardiology German Heart Center Berlin Berlin Germany.,Center for Congenital Heart Disease/Pediatric Cardiology Heart- and Diabetes Center NRW University Clinic of Ruhr-University Bochum Bad Oeynhausen Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Surgery - Pediatric Heart Surgery German Heart Center Berlin Berlin Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health Berlin Germany.,Department of Congenital Heart Disease - Pediatric Cardiology German Heart Center Berlin Berlin Germany.,DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Berlin Berlin Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health Berlin Germany.,DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Berlin Berlin Germany.,Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC), a cooperation between the Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association and the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health Berlin Germany
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Arshad V, Talha KM, Baddour LM. Epidemiology of infective endocarditis: novel aspects in the twenty-first century. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2022; 20:45-54. [PMID: 35081845 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2022.2031980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The epidemiology of infective endocarditis (IE) in this millennium has changed with emergence of new risk factors and reemergence of others. This, coupled with modifications in national guidelines in the setting of a pandemic, prompted an address of the topic. AREAS COVERED Our goal is to provide a contemporary review of IE epidemiology considering changing incidence of rheumatic heart disease (RHD), cardiac device implantation, and injection drug use (IDU), with SARS-CoV-2 pandemic as the backdrop. METHODS PubMed and Google Scholar were used to identify studies of interest. EXPERT OPINION Our experience over the past two decades verifies the notion that there is not one 'textbook' profile of IE. Multiple factors have dramatically impacted IE epidemiology, and these factors differ, based, in part on geography. RHD has declined in many areas of the world, whereas implanted cardiovascular devices-related IE has grown exponentially. Perhaps the most influential, at least in areas of the United States, is injection drug use complicating the opioid epidemic. Healthy younger individuals contracting a potentially life-threatening infection has been tragic. In the past year, epidemiological changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic have also occurred. No doubt, changes will characterize IE in the future and serial review of the topic is warranted.
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- Verda Arshad
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Selective Valve Removal for Melody Valve Endocarditis: Practice Variations in a Multicenter Experience. Pediatr Cardiol 2022; 43:894-902. [PMID: 34894280 PMCID: PMC9005409 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-021-02801-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Guidelines for management of Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve (TPV) infective endocarditis (IE) are lacking. We aimed to identify factors associated with surgical valve removal versus antimicrobial therapy in Melody TPV IE. Multicenter retrospective analysis of all patients receiving Melody TPV from 10/2010 to 3/2019 was performed to identify cases of IE. Surgical explants versus non-surgical cases were compared. Of the 663 Melody TPV implants, there were 66 cases of IE in 59 patients (59/663, 8.8%). 39/66 (59%) were treated with IV antimicrobials and 27/66(41%) underwent valve explantation. 26/59 patients (44%) were treated medically without explantation or recurrence with average follow-up time of 3.5 years (range:1-9). 32% of Streptococcus cases, 53% of MSSA, and all MRSA cases were explanted. 2 of the 4 deaths had MSSA. CART analysis demonstrated two important parameters associated with explantation: a peak echo gradient ≥ 47 mmHg at IE diagnosis(OR 10.6, p < 0.001) and a peak echo gradient increase of > 24 mmHg compared to baseline (OR 6.7, p = 0.01). Rates of explantation varied by institution (27 to 64%). In our multicenter experience, 44% of patients with Melody IE were successfully medically treated without valve explantation or recurrence. The degree of valve stenosis at time of IE diagnosis was strongly associated with explantation. Rates of explantation varied significantly among the institutions.
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Kang SL, Ramroop R, Manojlovich L, Runeckles K, Fan S, Chaturvedi RR, Lee KJ, Benson LN. Is there a role for endovascular stent implantation in the management of postoperative right ventricular outflow tract obstruction in the era of transcatheter valve implantation? Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2021; 99:1138-1148. [PMID: 34967102 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30043] [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: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The optimal management pathway for the dysfunctional right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) is uncertain. We evaluated the long-term outcomes and clinical impact of stent implantation for obstructed RVOTs in an era of rapidly progressing transcatheter pulmonary valve technology. METHODS Retrospective review of 151 children with a biventricular repair who underwent stenting of obstructed RVOT between 1991 and 2017. RESULTS RVOT stenting resulted in significant changes in peak right ventricle (RV)-to-pulmonary artery (PA) gradient (39.4 ± 17.1-14.9 ± 8.3; p < 0.001) and RV-to-aortic pressure ratio (0.78 ± 0.22-0.49 ± 0.13; p < 0.001). Subsequent percutaneous reinterventions in 51 children to palliate recurrent stenosis were similarly effective. Ninety-nine (66%) children reached the primary outcome of subsequent pulmonary valve replacement (PVR). Freedom from PVR from the time of stent implantation was 91%, 51%, and 23% at 1, 5, and 10 years, respectively. Small balloon diameters for stent deployment were associated with shorter freedom from PVR. When additional children without stent palliation (with RV-to-PA conduits) were added to the stent cohort (total 506 children), the multistate analysis showed the longest freedom from PVR in those with stent palliation and subsequent catheter reintervention. Pulmonary regurgitation was well-tolerated clinically. Indexed RV dimensions and function estimated by echocardiography remained stable at last follow up or before primary outcome. CONCLUSION Prolongation of conduit longevity with stent implant remains an important strategy to allow for somatic growth to optimize the risk-benefit profile for subsequent surgical or transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement performed at an older age.
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- Sok-Leng Kang
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Medicine, Wendy Fitzwilliam's Childrens' Hospital, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
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- The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, The Labatt Family Heart Center, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto School of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ted Rogers Computational Program, Cardiovascular Data Management Centre, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Ted Rogers Computational Program, Cardiovascular Data Management Centre, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Ted Rogers Computational Program, Cardiovascular Data Management Centre, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, The Labatt Family Heart Center, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto School of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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COVID-19 infection with delayed presentation of infective endocarditis of the prosthetic pulmonary valve. Cardiol Young 2021; 31:2045-2047. [PMID: 34092265 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951121002080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Pulmonary valve endocarditis after transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation has been an emerging concern due to the increasing prevalence of transcatheter placement of pulmonary valve in the treatment of residual right ventricular outflow tract stenosis or regurgitation. Pulmonary valve endocarditis is a dreadful complication of transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation that have been reported with Melody valve (Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN) and Edward Sapien valve (Edwards Life Sciences, Irvine, CA) till date. There are scanty available literatures for pulmonary valve endocarditis with Venus P valve (Venus Medtech, Hangzhou, China) implantation. Furthermore, cardiovascular comorbidity is common in COVID-19 infection with limited evidence of COVID-19 infection concomitant with infective endocarditis. This case happens to be the first reported case of infective endocarditis of pulmonary valve with concomitant COVID-19 infection and also delayed presentation of pulmonary valve endocarditis with Venus P valve implantation.
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Maser M, Radke RM. Infektiöse Endokarditis bei Erwachsenen mit angeborenen Herzfehlern. AKTUELLE KARDIOLOGIE 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1587-9918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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ZusammenfassungErwachsene Patienten mit angeborenen Herzfehlern (EMAH) sind eine größer werdende
Patientengruppe, die eine lebenslange Begleitung und Behandlung benötigt. Eine der wichtigsten
Komplikationen bei EMAH-Patienten ist die infektiöse Endokarditis.Die Echokardiografie hat sowohl bei der Diagnosesicherung als auch beim Erkennen von
Komplikationen und im Follow-up eine ganz zentrale Bedeutung. Computer- und
Positronenemissionstomografie werden zur Beurteilung von implantierten Fremdmaterial zunehmend
eingesetzt. Eine antibiotische Therapie erfolgt zunächst empirisch und später auf den
individuellen Erreger zugeschnitten. Zurzeit wird die Antibiotikaprophylaxe nur den Patienten
mit deutlich erhöhtem Endokarditisrisiko vor den zahnärztlichen Eingriffen mit dem höchsten
Risiko empfohlen.
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- Maarja Maser
- Klinik für Kardiologie III: Angeborene Herzfehler (EMAH) und Klappenerkrankungen, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Kardiologie III: Angeborene Herzfehler (EMAH) und Klappenerkrankungen, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Deutschland
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Kirkbride RR, Rawal B, Mirsadraee S, Galperin-Aizenberg M, Wechalekar K, Ridge CA, Litmanovich DE. Imaging of Cardiac Infections: A Comprehensive Review and Investigation Flowchart for Diagnostic Workup. J Thorac Imaging 2021; 36:W70-W88. [PMID: 32852420 DOI: 10.1097/rti.0000000000000552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Infections of the cardiovascular system may present with nonspecific symptoms, and it is common for patients to undergo multiple investigations to arrive at the diagnosis. Echocardiography is central to the diagnosis of endocarditis and pericarditis. However, cardiac computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging also play an additive role in these diagnoses; in fact, magnetic resonance imaging is central to the diagnosis of myocarditis. Functional imaging (fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography/CT and radiolabeled white blood cell single-photon emission computed tomography/CT) is useful in the diagnosis in prosthesis-related and disseminated infection. This pictorial review will detail the most commonly encountered cardiovascular bacterial and viral infections, including coronavirus disease-2019, in clinical practice and provide an evidence basis for the selection of each imaging modality in the investigation of native tissues and common prostheses.
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- Rachael R Kirkbride
- Department of Cardiothoracic Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Radiology Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET, Royal Brompton and Harefield Foundation Trust Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Hribernik I, Thomson J, Ho A, English K, Van Doorn C, Jaber O, Bentham J. Comparative analysis of surgical and percutaneous pulmonary valve implants over a 20-year period. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 61:572-579. [PMID: 34406369 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Since percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) was introduced to prolong the lifetime of surgically placed right ventricular to pulmonary artery conduits, valve technology has evolved and the indications for PPVI expanded to native and larger right ventricular outflow tracts. We explore how indications, patient populations and outcomes compare to surgical pulmonary valve replacement (PVR). METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of PPVI and PVR procedures between 1998 and 2020 at a single UK centre. One hundred and twenty-eight patients underwent PPVI and 365 patients PVR. Primary outcome measures were survival, infective endocarditis and reintervention. RESULTS The most common indication for PVR was replacement of the native pulmonary valve for pulmonary regurgitation whereas PPVI was more commonly used to treat pulmonary stenosis in a previously placed bioprosthetic conduit or valve. Treatment indications for PPVI expanded over the study to include the native right ventricular outflow tract. Survival was similar for PPVI and PVR (92% PPVI and 96.8% PVR at 5 years; 85.8% PPVI and 95.1% PVR at 10 years). Preprocedural New York Heart Association class 3 and 4 was the most important predictor of poor outcome. Annualized infective endocarditis rate was significantly higher for the Melody PPVI (0.024 vs 0.0024/person/year for PVR, P < 0.05). Both groups showed significant symptomatic improvement postprocedure with remodelling of ventricular volumes and improvement in cardiac output. Long-term follow-up for PVR showed half of patients will need replacement at 10-15 years post-index procedure. CONCLUSIONS An increasing number of patients requiring PVR can now be treated percutaneously. A lifetime strategy for re-valving should be considered at the first valve implant.
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- Ines Hribernik
- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Southampton Hospital, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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Gierlinger G, Sames-Dolzer E, Kreuzer M, Mair R, Zierer A, Mair R. Surgical therapy of infective endocarditis following interventional or surgical pulmonary valve replacement. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 59:1322-1328. [PMID: 33668059 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Percutaneous pulmonary valve prostheses and right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduits are at risk for infective endocarditis (IE). In children and adults with a congenital heart disease, a pulmonary valve implant is frequently necessary. Prosthetic valve endocarditis is a conservatively barely manageable, serious life-threatening condition. We investigated the results of surgical pulmonary valve replacements in patients with IE. METHODS A total of 20 patients with congenital heart disease with the definite diagnosis of IE between March 2013 and July 2020 were included in this single institutional, retrospective review. Infected conduits were 11 Melody, 5 Contegra, 3 homografts and 1 Matrix P Plus. All of the infected prosthetic material was removed from the right ventricular outflow tract up to the pulmonary bifurcation. Pulmonary homografts were implanted after pulmonary root resection as right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduits. RESULTS All patients survived and were discharged infection-free. The mean time from the conduit implant to the operation for IE was 4.9 years [95% confidence interval (CI), 3.0-6.9]. The median intensive care unit stay was 3.0 days (95% CI, 2.0-4.7), and the median hospital time was 25.0 days (95% CI, 19.2-42.0). Median follow-up time was 204.5 days (range 30 days to 5 years) without death or recurrent endocarditis. CONCLUSIONS The surgical treatment of IE of percutaneous pulmonary valve prostheses and right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduits is a safe and effective therapeutic concept. Early surgical referral of patients with suspicion of IE should be pursued to avoid sequelae such as right ventricular failure, septic emboli, intracardiac expansion and antibiotic resistance.
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- Gregor Gierlinger
- Division of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Kepler University Hospital, JKU, Linz, Austria
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- Division of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Kepler University Hospital, JKU, Linz, Austria
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- Division of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Kepler University Hospital, JKU, Linz, Austria
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- Division of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Kepler University Hospital, JKU, Linz, Austria
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- Department for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kepler University Hospital, JKU, Linz, Austria
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- Division of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Kepler University Hospital, JKU, Linz, Austria
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Hazekamp MG, Sojak V. We can, but should we? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 59:830-831. [PMID: 33313658 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Mark G Hazekamp
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Leiden, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Leiden, Leiden, Netherlands
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Law MA, Chatterjee A. Transcatheter pulmonic valve implantation: Techniques, current roles, and future implications. World J Cardiol 2021; 13:117-129. [PMID: 34131475 PMCID: PMC8173335 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v13.i5.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) obstruction is present in a variety of congenital heart disease states including tetralogy of Fallot, pulmonary atresia/stenosis and other conotruncal abnormalities etc. After surgical repair, these patients develop RVOT residual abnormalities of pulmonic stenosis and/or insufficiency of their native outflow tract or right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit. There are also sequelae of other surgeries like the Ross operation for aortic valve disease that lead to right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit dysfunction. Surgical pulmonic valve replacement (SPVR) has been the mainstay for these patients and is considered standard of care. Transcatheter pulmonic valve implantation (TPVI) was first reported in 2000 and has made strides as a comparable alternative to SPVR, being approved in the United States in 2010. We provide a comprehensive review in this space–indications for TPVI, detailed procedural facets and up-to-date review of the literature regarding outcomes of TPVI. TPVI has been shown to have favorable medium-term outcomes free of re-interventions especially after the adoption of the practice of pre-stenting the RVOT. Procedural mortality and complications are uncommon. With more experience, recognition of risk of dreaded outcomes like coronary compression has improved. Also, conduit rupture is increasingly being managed with transcatheter tools. Questions over endocarditis risk still prevail in the TPVI population. Head-to-head comparisons to SPVR are still limited but available data suggests equivalence. We also discuss newer valve technologies that have limited data currently and may have more applicability for treatment of native dysfunctional RVOT substrates.
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- Mark Aaron Law
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Division of Cardiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tuscon, AZ 85724, United States
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Baumgartner H, De Backer J, Babu-Narayan SV, Budts W, Chessa M, Diller GP, Iung B, Kluin J, Lang IM, Meijboom F, Moons P, Mulder BJ, Oechslin E, Roos-Hesselink JW, Schwerzmann M, Sondergaard L, Zeppenfeld K, Ernst S, Ladouceur M, Aboyans V, Alexander D, Christodorescu R, Corrado D, D’Alto M, de Groot N, Delgado V, Di Salvo G, Dos Subira L, Eicken A, Fitzsimons D, Frogoudaki AA, Gatzoulis M, Heymans S, Hörer J, Houyel L, Jondeau G, Katus HA, Landmesser U, Lewis BS, Lyon A, Mueller CE, Mylotte D, Petersen SE, Petronio AS, Roffi M, Rosenhek R, Shlyakhto E, Simpson IA, Sousa-Uva M, Torp-Pedersen CT, Touyz RM, Van De Bruaene A. Guía ESC 2020 para el tratamiento de las cardiopatías congénitas del adulto. Rev Esp Cardiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recesp.2020.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Wilson WR, Gewitz M, Lockhart PB, Bolger AF, DeSimone DC, Kazi DS, Couper DJ, Beaton A, Kilmartin C, Miro JM, Sable C, Jackson MA, Baddour LM. Prevention of Viridans Group Streptococcal Infective Endocarditis: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2021; 143:e963-e978. [PMID: 33853363 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0000000000000969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND In 2007, the American Heart Association published updated evidence-based guidelines on the recommended use of antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent viridans group streptococcal (VGS) infective endocarditis (IE) in cardiac patients undergoing invasive procedures. The 2007 guidelines significantly scaled back the underlying conditions for which antibiotic prophylaxis was recommended, leaving only 4 categories thought to confer the highest risk of adverse outcome. The purpose of this update is to examine interval evidence of the acceptance and impact of the 2007 recommendations on VGS IE and, if needed, to make revisions based on this evidence. METHODS AND RESULTS A writing group was formed consisting of experts in prevention and treatment of infective endocarditis including members of the American Dental Association, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, in addition to the American Heart Association. MEDLINE database searches were done for English language articles on compliance with the recommendations in the 2007 guidelines and the frequency of and morbidity or mortality from VGS IE after publication of the 2007 guidelines. Overall, there was good general awareness of the 2007 guidelines but variable compliance with recommendations. There was no convincing evidence that VGS IE frequency, morbidity, or mortality has increased since 2007. CONCLUSIONS On the basis of a review of the available evidence, there are no recommended changes to the 2007 VGS IE prevention guidelines. We continue to recommend VGS IE prophylaxis only for categories of patients at highest risk for adverse outcome while emphasizing the critical role of good oral health and regular access to dental care for all. Randomized controlled studies to determine whether antibiotic prophylaxis is effective against VGS IE are needed to further refine recommendations.
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Feins EN, Emani SM. Expandable Valves, Annuloplasty Rings, Shunts, and Bands for Growing Children. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu 2021; 23:17-23. [PMID: 32354541 DOI: 10.1053/j.pcsu.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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In congenital heart surgery, the surgeon must constantly consider how a palliative or corrective procedure could be impacted by the child's somatic growth. Within pediatric valve surgery, existing valve repair techniques lack growth-accommodating prostheses. Valve replacement options are fixed in size and unable to grow with the child, thus subjecting children to repeated valve reoperations. When creating a systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt, replacing a branch pulmonary artery or conduit, creating an extracardiac Fontan pathway, or banding the pulmonary artery, the implant size must factor in both the child's current size and his or her anticipated growth. A variety of growth-accommodating technologies have been developed to fill this unmet need. Some devices have reached the clinical arena, while several are in preclinical development. The purpose of this review is to characterize the clinical need for growing device technology, and then review established and developing technologies for growth accommodation in congenital heart surgery.
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- Eric N Feins
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Baumgartner H, De Backer J, Babu-Narayan SV, Budts W, Chessa M, Diller GP, Lung B, Kluin J, Lang IM, Meijboom F, Moons P, Mulder BJM, Oechslin E, Roos-Hesselink JW, Schwerzmann M, Sondergaard L, Zeppenfeld K. 2020 ESC Guidelines for the management of adult congenital heart disease. Eur Heart J 2021; 42:563-645. [PMID: 32860028 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 864] [Impact Index Per Article: 288.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Chang TI, Hsu KH, Li SJ, Chuang MK, Luo CW, Chen YJ, Chang CI. Evolution of pulmonary valve reconstruction with focused review of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene handmade valves. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2020; 32:585-592. [PMID: 33377488 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Many surgeons develop unique techniques for unmet needs for right ventricular outflow reconstruction to resolve pulmonary regurgitation after corrective surgery for congenital heart diseases. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) stands out as a reliable synthetic material, and clinical results with handmade ePTFE valves have been promising. This review focuses on the historical evolution of the use of ePTFE in pulmonary valve replacement and in the techniques for pioneering the translation of the handmade ePTFE trileaflet design for the transcatheter approach. METHODS We searched for and reviewed publications from 1990 to 2020 in the Pubmed database. Nineteen clinical studies from 2005 to 2019 that focused on ePTFE-based valves were summarized. The evolution of the ePTFE-based valve over 3 decades and recent relevant in vitro studies were investigated. RESULTS The average freedom from reintervention or surgery in the recorded ePTFE-based valve population was 90.2% at 5 years, and the survival rate was 96.7% at 3 years. CONCLUSIONS Non-inferior clinical results of this ePTFE handmade valve were revealed compared to allograft or xenograft options for pulmonary valve replacement. Future investigations on transferring ePTFE trileaflet design to transcatheter devices should be considered.
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- Te-I Chang
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation in 100 patients: a 10-year single-center experience. ADVANCES IN INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY 2020; 16:235-243. [PMID: 33597988 PMCID: PMC7863798 DOI: 10.5114/aic.2020.99257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation (TPVI) is a non-surgical method of treatment for patients with right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) dysfunction after surgical repair of congenital heart defects (CHD). Aim To evaluate the long-term results of TPVI performed in a single center. Material and methods: Over 10 years, TPVI was performed in 100 patients (mean age: 26.4 ±8.1 years), using Melody Medtronic or Sapien Edwards valves. Results The initial success rate of TPVI was 93%. In 7 cases (5 urgent), a switch to surgical intervention was necessary due to periprocedural complications (all patients survived). Following TPVI, none of the 93 patients had severe pulmonary regurgitation. The pulmonary gradient decreased from 49.0 ±37.8 before to 27.6 ±14.9 mm Hg directly after TPVI (p < 0.0001). Right ventricular end-diastolic volume decreased, while NYHA class and pVO2 uptake significantly improved in 1 year after TPVI. Freedom from reintervention was 100% in 1 year. Freedom from serious adverse events was 86% in mean 5.5 years of observation. The main reason for reintervention was infective endocarditis (IE) (1.6% patients/year). Increased risk of IE was associated with severe PS before valve implantation and the suboptimal result of TPVI. The incidence of IE seems to be lower in patients treated permanently with antiplatelet therapy (1.8% vs. 0.9% patients/year, NS). Conclusions TPVI is a safe and effective method of treatment in patients with RVOT dysfunction after surgical correction of CHD. To achieve a good outcome, precise patient selection and rigorous IE prevention are necessary.
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Fusco F, Scognamiglio G, Correra A, Merola A, Colonna D, Palma M, Romeo E, Sarubbi B. Pulmonary valve endocarditis in adults with congenital heart disease: the role of echocardiography in a case series. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2020; 4:1-7. [PMID: 33204982 PMCID: PMC7649497 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytaa195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Background Pulmonary valve (PV) endocarditis is a frequent complication during follow-up in patients with repaired right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) obstruction and poses relevant diagnostic and treatment challenges. We aimed to describe in details the possible different clinical presentations of this rare condition and to highlight the role of both transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography which, in experienced hands, may provide comprehensive useful information for the clinicians. Case summary We below describe the clinical presentation and the echo findings of three cases of pulmonary valve endocarditis complicating disease course after different repair modalities of congenital right ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Discussion The present case series outlines the diagnostic challenges of this increasingly frequent complication during follow-up of patients with congenital RVOT dysfunction after both surgical and percutaneous repair. Despite the diffusion of multimodality imaging, echocardiography with PV-dedicated views play a pivotal role in diagnosing such condition and guiding clinical management. Furthermore, this case series highlight that the suspicion of infective endocarditis should be raised whenever a sudden increase in transvalvular gradient is found during follow-up.
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- Flavia Fusco
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, Leonardo Bianchi Street 1, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, Leonardo Bianchi Street 1, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, Leonardo Bianchi Street 1, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, Leonardo Bianchi Street 1, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, Leonardo Bianchi Street 1, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, Leonardo Bianchi Street 1, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, Leonardo Bianchi Street 1, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, Leonardo Bianchi Street 1, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Bos D, De Wolf D, Cools B, Eyskens B, Hubrechts J, Boshoff D, Louw J, Frerich S, Ditkowski B, Rega F, Meyns B, Budts W, Sluysmans T, Gewillig M, Heying R. Infective endocarditis in patients after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation with the stent-mounted bovine jugular vein valve: Clinical experience and evaluation of the modified Duke criteria. Int J Cardiol 2020; 323:40-46. [PMID: 32860844 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.08.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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AIMS Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) has proven good hemodynamic results. As infective endocarditis (IE) remains a potential complication with limited available clinical data, we reviewed our patient records to improve future strategies of IE prevention, diagnosis and treatment. METHODS Medical records of all patients diagnosed with Melody® valve IE according to the modified Duke criteria were retrospectively analyzed in three Belgian tertiary centers. RESULTS 23 IE episodes in 22 out of 240 patients were identified (incidence 2.4% / patient year) with a clear male predominance (86%). Median age at IE was 17.9 years (range 8.2-45.9 years) and median time from PPVI to IE was 2.4 years (range 0.7-8 years). Streptococcal species caused 10 infections (43%), followed by Staphylococcus aureus (n = 5, 22%). In 13/23 IE episodes a possible entry-point was identified (57%). IE was classified as definite in 15 (65%) and as possible in 8 (35%) cases due to limitations of imaging. Echocardiography visualized vegetations in only 10 patients. PET-CT showed positive FDG signals in 5/7 patients (71%) and intracardiac echocardiography a vegetation in 1/1 patient (100%). Eleven cases (48%) had a hemodynamically relevant pulmonary stenosis at IE presentation. Nine early and 6 late percutaneous or surgical re-interventions were performed. No IE related deaths occurred. CONCLUSIONS IE after Melody® valve PPVI is associated with a relevant need of re-interventions. Communication to patients and physicians about risk factors is essential in prevention. The modified Duke criteria underperformed in diagnosing definite IE, but inclusion of new imaging modalities might improve diagnostic performance.
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- D Bos
- Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Developmental Biology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- Pediatric Cardiology, University Hospital of Ghent, Belgium
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- Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Developmental Biology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Developmental Biology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Developmental Biology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Developmental Biology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- Pediatric Cardiology, AZM, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Pediatric Cardiology, AZM, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Developmental Biology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Clinical Cardiac Surgery, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Clinical Cardiac Surgery, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Congenital and Structural Cardiology, University Hospitals Leuven, and Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium
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- Pediatric Cardiology, Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Developmental Biology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
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- Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Developmental Biology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium,.
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Bouma BJ, Sieswerda GT, Post MC, Ebels T, van Kimmenade R, de Winter RJ, Mulder BJ. New developments in adult congenital heart disease. Neth Heart J 2020; 28:44-49. [PMID: 32780331 PMCID: PMC7419394 DOI: 10.1007/s12471-020-01455-5] [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] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 0.8% of live births and over the past decades technical improvements and large-scale repair has led to increased survival into adulthood of over 95% of the new-born. A new group of patients, those who survived their congenital heart defect, has emerged but late complications including heart failure, pulmonary hypertension (PH), arrhythmias, aneurysms and endocarditis appeared numerous, with a huge impact on mortality and morbidity. However, innovations over the past years have changed the landscape of adult CHD dramatically. In the diagnostic process important improvements have been made in the use of MRI, biomarkers, e‑health concepts and 3D visualisation of anatomy. Care is now concentrated in specialised centres, with a continuous emphasis on education and the introduction of weekly multidisciplinary consultations on diagnosis and intervention. Surgery and percutaneous intervention have been refined and new concepts applied, further reducing the burden of the congenital malformations. Research has matured from case series to global networks. Currently, adults with CHD are still facing high risks of early mortality and morbidity. By global collaboration and continuous education and development and innovation of our diagnostic and therapeutic arsenal, we will improve the perspectives of these young patients.
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- B J Bouma
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Heart Center, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Heart Center, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Heart Center, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Recurrent infective endocarditis in a patient after a second Melody valve placement. Cardiol Young 2020; 30:1050-1051. [PMID: 32498746 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951120001389] [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] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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A 16-year-old Caucasian male was diagnosed with recurrent infective endocarditis associated with his second Melody valve placed inside a previously treated infected Melody valve. The replacement of Melody valve after the first infective endocarditis episode might increase the risk of the second episode of infective endocarditis.
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Myadam R, DeZorzi C, Schmidt L, Lin P, McGhie AI. Melody Valve Endocarditis Due to Rothia dentocariosa: A Diagnostic Challenge. Cureus 2020; 12:e8840. [PMID: 32754384 PMCID: PMC7386052 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.8840] [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] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Recently, there have been several advances in the field of adult congenital heart disease, such as the percutaneous pulmonic valve implantation (PPVI) to treat right ventricular outflow obstruction. Complications from this technique are seldom but essential to understand. We present a case of a 37-year-old Caucasian male with complicated congenital heart disease, including prior Melody valve implantation, who presented to our hospital with recurrent episodes of pneumonia of two months duration. He was diagnosed with prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) from an unusual organism, Rothia dentocariosa. He eventually underwent surgical replacement of the infected valve. Our report is the first case of Melody valve endocarditis due to Rothia dentocariosa reported from the United States.
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- Rahul Myadam
- Internal Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, USA
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- Cardiology, Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, USA
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- Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
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- Cardiology, Saint Luke's Mid-America Heart Institute, Kansas City, USA
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Morgan GJ, Sivakumar K, Promphan W, Goreczny S, Prachasilchai P, Qureshi S. Early clinical experience with the straight design of Venus P-valve™ in dysfunctional right ventricular outflow tracts. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2020; 96:E653-E659. [PMID: 32096924 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the initial procedural and short to medium-term experience with the straight design of the Venus P-valve™ (Venus MedTech, Hangzhou, China) in dysfunctional right ventricular outflow tracts (RVOT). BACKGROUND The Melody™ valve (Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minnesota) has been the only percutaneous valve option for smaller RVOT conduits. The straight Venus P-valve™ may provide an alternative to the Melody™ valve. METHODS Retrospective data collection of patient characteristics, procedural data, clinical and imaging follow-up of the straight Venus P-valve™. RESULTS Nine patients (four female) with a mean age of 23.1 ± 7.5 years and a mean weight of 72.7 ± 29.4 kg underwent straight Venus P-valve™ implantation between 03/2014 and 06/2016. All patients had right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduits which were pre-stented before the valve implantation. All valves were deployed successfully without any significant procedural complications. During the mean follow-up of 24 ± 9.1 months, there were no valve related re-interventions or deterioration in valve performance. There was one case of insignificant, single wire frame fracture and no cases of endocarditis. The cohort demonstrated a reduction in pulmonary regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation, which was sustained throughout the follow-up. Similarly the gradient across the RVOT tract did not significantly increase. CONCLUSIONS Implantation of the straight Venus P-valve™ has provided satisfactory short to mid-term results with high success rates and no complications and may be considered as an alternative option in patients with RVOT dysfunction.
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- Gareth J Morgan
- Department of Cardiology, Colorado Children's Hospital, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, Colorado, USA.,Department of Adult Congenital Cardiology, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, Colorado, USA.,Department of Congenital Cardiology, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, India
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- Pediatric Cardiac Center, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Cardiology, Colorado Children's Hospital, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, Colorado, USA.,Department of Cardiology, Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital, Research Institute, Lodz, Poland
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- Pediatric Cardiac Center, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Congenital Cardiology, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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The annual incidence of infective endocarditis (IE) is estimated to be between 15 and 80 cases per million persons in population-based studies. The incidence of IE is markedly increased in patients with valve prostheses (>4 per 1,000) or with prior IE (>10 per 1,000). The interaction between platelets, microorganisms and diseased valvular endothelium is the cause of vegetations and valvular or perivalvular tissue destruction. Owing to its complexity, the diagnosis of IE is facilitated by the use of the standardized Duke-Li classification, which combines two major criteria (microbiology and imaging) with five minor criteria. However, the sensitivity of the Duke-Li classification is suboptimal, particularly in prosthetic IE, and can be improved by the use of PET or radiolabelled leukocyte scintigraphy. Prolonged antibiotic therapy is mandatory. Indications for surgery during acute IE depend on the presence of haemodynamic, septic and embolic complications. The most urgent indications for surgery are related to heart failure. In the past decade, the prevention of IE has been reoriented, with indications for antibiotic prophylaxis now limited to patients at high risk of IE undergoing dental procedures. Guidelines now emphasize the importance of nonspecific oral and cutaneous hygiene in individual patients and during health-care procedures.
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Tan W, Dora A, Lluri G, Aboulhosn J. Candida Parapsilosis Endocarditis Following Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Implantation. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2019; 11:112-113. [PMID: 31658874 DOI: 10.1177/2150135119883624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Fungal prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is rare and carries a high mortality rate. While uncommon, fungal endocarditis in transcatheter aortic valves has been reported. We present a unique case of Candida parapsilosis fungal PVE in a patient with a transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement.
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- Weiyi Tan
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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The risk of infective endocarditis following interventional pulmonary valve implantation: A meta-analysis. J Cardiol 2019; 74:197-205. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2019.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Irabien Á, Gil-Jaurena JM, Pita A, Pérez-Caballero R, González-Pinto Á. "Double-barrel endocarditis". J Card Surg 2019; 34:1100-1102. [PMID: 31250478 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We report a case of an 18-year-old woman who presented with infective endocarditis (IE), in two conduits percutaneously delivered in the right ventricle outflow tract ("double-barrel endocarditis"). The patient's clinical presentation, echocardiogram findings, infectious agent, clinical management, surgical approach, and follow-up assessment are described. Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation has emerged as a viable therapy for conduit dysfunction in the right ventricular outflow tract. Although the percutaneous approach has several advantages, this strategy and the valves used are not complication-free. IE after transcatheter valve deployment has evoked the growing concern, as there is a higher incidence in these patients compared with patients with surgically repaired pulmonary valves. As a result, this type of surgical treatment is especially important.
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- Ángela Irabien
- Cardiac Surgery, Hospital GU Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiac Surgery, Hospital GU Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiac Surgery, Hospital GU Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiac Surgery, Hospital GU Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiac Surgery, Hospital GU Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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Prieto-Arévalo R, Muñoz P, Cuerpo G, Marí-Hualde A, Castelo-Corral L, Navas-Elorza E, Cifuentes-Luna C, Alonso-Socas MDM, Boix-Palop L, Martínez-Sellés M. Pulmonary Infective Endocarditis. J Am Coll Cardiol 2019; 73:2782-2784. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.03.480] [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: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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