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Aoun J, Hatab T, Volpi J, Lin CH. Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Defect. Cardiol Clin 2024; 42:417-431. [PMID: 38910025 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccl.2024.02.019] [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: 06/25/2024]
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Patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defects (ASDs) are two types of interatrial communications with unique clinical presentations and management strategies. The PFO is a normal part of fetal development that typically closes shortly after birth but may persist in as many as 25% to 30% of adults. The communication between atria may result in paradoxic embolism and embolic stroke. On the other hand, ASDs (anatomically defined as secundum, primum, sinus venosus, and coronary sinus in order of prevalence) typically result in right heart volume overload and are often associated with other congenital defects. The diagnostic methods, treatment options including surgical and percutaneous approaches, and potential complications are described. Both conditions underline the significance of precise diagnosis and appropriate management to mitigate risks and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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- Joe Aoun
- Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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- Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Neurology Department, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Abdelsalam M, Younus R, Abdalla LF, Almanfi A. Iatrogenic Atrial Septal Defect After MitraClip Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair: To Close or Not to Close? Tex Heart Inst J 2024; 51:e238337. [PMID: 39082220 PMCID: PMC11289674 DOI: 10.14503/thij-23-8337] [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: 08/02/2024]
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The evolution of percutaneous procedures that use transseptal puncture to treat left-sided structural heart disease has led to the emergence of iatrogenic atrial septal defects as a potential complication. These defects can result in hemodynamic decompensation and worsening clinical outcomes. Some iatrogenic atrial septal defects require immediate closure, others do not. This case report presents 2 patients who underwent transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair with transseptal puncture and required iatrogenic atrial septal defect closure (1 immediate and 1 delayed). The goal of this report is to highlight iatrogenic atrial septal defect assessment and the possible need for closure after transseptal puncture.
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- Mariem Abdelsalam
- Cardiology Department, HCA Clear Lake Heart Hospital, Webster, Texas
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- Cardiology Department, HCA Clear Lake Heart Hospital, Webster, Texas
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- Cardiology Department, HCA Clear Lake Heart Hospital, Webster, Texas
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Arias Rivera AS, Rubio K, Gonzalez Solano LS, Gomez Gonzalez MD, Ledu Lara A, Carrillo Cornejo M, Calderon Abbo MC. A 24-Year-Old Male Patient With an Ostium Secundum Complex Atrial Defect Secondary to a Perforated Aneurysm With Inferior Vena Cava Agenesis. Cureus 2024; 16:e61624. [PMID: 38966450 PMCID: PMC11222714 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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The article describes a successful clinical outcome in the case of a 24-year-old male with a diagnosis of an ostium secundum atrial defect secondary to a perforated aneurysm associated with vena cava agenesis. During hospitalization, an echocardiogram revealed the presence of ostium secundum inter-atrial communication with a left to right shunt, a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 60%, and mild pulmonary hypertension, measured at 40 mmHg. CT imaging showed anomalous dilation of the azygos vein (16.8 mm), associated with interruption of the vena cava in the intrahepatic and adrenal portion, continuing through the azygos system and draining into the superior vena cava. Open-heart surgery was performed with pericardium patch placement on the defect. Postoperative transthoracic echocardiography revealed a tracking of the interatrial septum, with adequate placement of the surgical patch and no evidence of residual short circuits. The postoperative recovery was favorable, and the patient was discharged five days after surgery. Outpatient monitoring at the first and third months showed no complications during physical examination and echocardiogram imaging.
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hospital Angeles Lomas, Huixquilucan, MEX
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de Liyis BG, Kosasih AM, Jagannatha GNP, Dewangga MSY. Complications and Efficacies of Surgical Versus Transcatheter Closure for Pediatric Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defect: A Meta-Analysis. J Endovasc Ther 2024:15266028241245599. [PMID: 38597284 DOI: 10.1177/15266028241245599] [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: 04/11/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The optimal approach for pediatric ostium secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) closure remains uncertain. This study aims to assess complications and efficacies of surgical and transcatheter closures. METHODS Systematic search in Medline, Cochrane, and EMBASE databases identified cohort studies until July 2023. Complications, length of hospital stay, and efficacy outcomes were evaluated. Subgroup analyses considered ethnicity, ASD size, age, and rim deficiency involvement. RESULTS Fourteen cohort studies involving 9695 patients were comprehensively analyzed. Regarding complications, the pediatric patients in the surgery group exhibited higher occurrences of cardiac arrhythmia (odds ratio [OR]: 1.87, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.22-2.87, p=0.004), pericardial effusion (OR: 14.80, 95% CI: 6.97-31.43, p<0.00001), and pulmonary complications (OR: 2.58, 95% CI: 1.73-3.85, p<0.00001) compared with those in the transcatheter group. However, no significant difference in fever incidence was observed (OR: 2.57, 95% CI: 0.90-7.34, p=0.08). Furthermore, length of hospital stay was notably shorter in the pediatric transcatheter group (mean difference [MD]: 4.00, 95% CI: 1.71-6.29, p=0.0006). Regarding efficacies, both groups demonstrated similar rates of successful closure (OR: 1.97, 95% CI: 0.56-6.92, p=0.29) and residual shunting (OR: 0.55, 95% CI: 0.17-1.77, p=0.31) in the pediatric cohort. Subgroup analyses revealed that surgical residual shunting was notably lower in the European pediatric population (OR: 0.18, 95% CI: 0.07-0.45, p=0.0002), in cases with ASD size exceeding 15 mm (OR: 0.19, 95% CI: 0.08-0.49, p=0.0006), and in pediatric patients younger than 8 years (OR: 0.33, 95% CI: 0.12-0.92, p=0.03). Interestingly, residual shunting involving complex ASD with rim deficiency was more pronounced in the surgery group (OR: 2.66, 95% CI: 1.33-5.32, p=0.006). CONCLUSIONS Both surgical and transcatheter closures are equally effective, with transcatheter closure showing significantly fewer complications. CLINICAL IMPACT This meta-analysis offers pivotal insights for clinicians grappling with the optimal approach to pediatric ostium secundum ASD closure. The observed higher incidence of cardiac arrhythmias, pericardial effusions, and pulmonary complications in surgical closures underscores the challenges associated with this modality. In contrast, transcatheter closure, with its comparable efficacy and shorter hospital stays, emerges as an appealing and less invasive alternative. These findings equip clinicians with evidence to make informed decisions, optimizing patient outcomes. Subgroup analyses further refine recommendations, emphasizing tailored considerations for European pediatric patients, larger ASDs, and those under 8 years old, ultimately fostering personalized and improved care strategies.
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- Bryan Gervais de Liyis
- Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah General Hospital, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Indonesia
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Kim KM, Moon CH, Lee WJ, Kim WJ, Kim M, Jeong J, Lee HB, Jeong SM, Choi HJ, Hwang TS, Lee HC, Yu JH, Nam A, Kim DH. Surgical Correction of a Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect with Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections Using Cardiac Computed Tomography Imaging and a 3D-Printed Model. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1094. [PMID: 38612332 PMCID: PMC11010815 DOI: 10.3390/ani14071094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Sinus venosus atrial septal defects (SVASDs), concurrent with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connections (PAPVCs), are a rare congenital heart disease in dogs. Surgical correction is essential when clinical signs or significant hemodynamic changes are present. We aimed to report on the successful surgical correction of an SVASD with PAPVCs, using a computed tomography (CT)-based customized 3D cardiac model. A 10-month-old male poodle was referred for corrective surgery for an ASD. Echocardiography confirmed a hemodynamically significant left-to-right shunting flow through an interatrial septal defect and severe right-sided heart volume overload. For a comprehensive diagnosis, a CT scan was performed, which confirmed an SVASD with PAPVCs. A customized 3D cardiac model was used for preoperative decision-making and surgical rehearsal. The defect was repaired using an autologous pericardial patch under a cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Temporary pacing was applied for sinus bradycardia and third-degree atrioventricular block. The patient recovered from the anesthesia without further complications. The pacemaker was removed during hospitalization and the patient was discharged without complications 2 weeks post-surgery. At the three-month follow-up, there was no shunting flow in the interatrial septum and the right-sided volume overload had been resolved. The cardiac medications were discontinued, and there were no complications. This report indicates the validity of surgical correction under CPB for an SVASD with PAPVCs, and the advantages of utilizing a CT-based 3D cardiac model for preoperative planning to increase the surgical success rate.
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- Kyung-Min Kim
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (K.-M.K.); (C.-H.M.); (W.-J.L.); (W.-J.K.); (J.J.); (H.-B.L.); (S.-M.J.)
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (K.-M.K.); (C.-H.M.); (W.-J.L.); (W.-J.K.); (J.J.); (H.-B.L.); (S.-M.J.)
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (K.-M.K.); (C.-H.M.); (W.-J.L.); (W.-J.K.); (J.J.); (H.-B.L.); (S.-M.J.)
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (K.-M.K.); (C.-H.M.); (W.-J.L.); (W.-J.K.); (J.J.); (H.-B.L.); (S.-M.J.)
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- Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, 20 Bodeum 7-ro, Sejong-si 30099, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (K.-M.K.); (C.-H.M.); (W.-J.L.); (W.-J.K.); (J.J.); (H.-B.L.); (S.-M.J.)
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (K.-M.K.); (C.-H.M.); (W.-J.L.); (W.-J.K.); (J.J.); (H.-B.L.); (S.-M.J.)
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (K.-M.K.); (C.-H.M.); (W.-J.L.); (W.-J.K.); (J.J.); (H.-B.L.); (S.-M.J.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Imaging, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea;
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- Institute of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju-si 52828, Republic of Korea; (T.S.H.); (H.C.L.)
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- Institute of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, 501 Jinju-daero, Jinju-si 52828, Republic of Korea; (T.S.H.); (H.C.L.)
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, 282 Munhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea; (K.-M.K.); (C.-H.M.); (W.-J.L.); (W.-J.K.); (J.J.); (H.-B.L.); (S.-M.J.)
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Doğan E, Levent E. Transcatheter Closure of Secundum Atrial Septal Defects in Pediatric Patients: A 15-Year Single-Center Experience. Cureus 2024; 16:e57150. [PMID: 38681362 PMCID: PMC11055965 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Transcatheter closure is the first-line treatment option for hemodynamically significant secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs). This study examines our center's experience with this procedure over the last 15 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS Pediatric patients aged 0-18 years with secundum ASDs who were planned for transcatheter closure in our clinic between January 2007 and January 2023 were retrospectively evaluated. RESULTS Transcatheter secundum ASD closure was planned for a total of 334 patients during the study period: 191 girls (57.2%) and 143 boys (42.8%). Their mean age was 8.08±3.9 years, and their mean weight was 30±15.6 kg. Defect diameter measured transesophageally ranged from 5 to 35 mm, with a mean of 12.56±4.02 mm. Transesophageal echocardiographic examination revealed a single secundum ASD in 319 patients (95.5%) and multiple secundum ASDs in 15 patients (4.5%). In 11 patients (3.3%), the procedure was terminated before initiating transcatheter ASD closure because of insufficient vena cava rims or a very large or multi-fenestrated defect. The 323 patients (96.7%) who underwent transcatheter ASD closure had a mean pulmonary artery pressure of 15.1±4.0 mmHg and a mean Qp/Qs ratio of 1.97±0.56. The procedure failed in four patients (1.3%) because of device embolization (n=2) or the inability to properly position the device (n=2). Major complications other than device embolization observed during or after transcatheter closure included anesthetic-induced respiratory depression (n=1) and total atelectasis of the lung (n=1). No new major complications were detected during the patients' long-term follow-up. CONCLUSION With appropriate patient and device selection, transcatheter closure is a safe and effective treatment for secundum ASD and should be the first treatment of choice.
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- Eser Doğan
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, TUR
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, TUR
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King E, Galindo A, Rothman A. Amplatzer Vascular Plug closure of an iatrogenic interatrial tunnel-type communication. Cardiol Young 2024; 34:439-441. [PMID: 38088365 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123004018] [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: 02/17/2024]
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A 50-year-old woman who had atrial septal defect surgery at 11 months old underwent ascending aortic aneurysm resection and two attempts at closure of a residual atrial septal defect. Post-operatively, she had severe cyanosis. She was referred to our centre where a transesophageal echocardiogram and cardiac catheterisation showed an iatrogenic interatrial tunnel-type communication that was closed with an Amplatzer Vascular Plug.
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- Emily King
- Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Children's Heart Center Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Children's Heart Center Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Panjwani B, Singh A, Shah A. CT and MR Imaging for Atrial Septal Defect Repair. Semin Roentgenol 2024; 59:103-111. [PMID: 38388089 DOI: 10.1053/j.ro.2023.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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- North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
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Fumanelli J, Garibaldi S, Castaldi B, Di Candia A, Pizzuto A, Sirico D, Cuman M, Mirizzi G, Marchese P, Cantinotti M, Piacenti M, Assanta N, Viacava C, Di Salvo G, Santoro G. Mid-Term Electrical Remodeling after Percutaneous Atrial Septal Defect Closure with GCO Device in a Pediatric Population. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6334. [PMID: 37834978 PMCID: PMC10573535 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12196334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The GORE® CARDIOFORM (GCO) septal occluder is an atrial septal defect/patent foramen ovale closure device with theoretical advantages over other commercialized devices thanks to its softness and anatomical compliance. Our aim was to evaluate the short- and medium-term electrocardiographic changes after percutaneous ASD closure with GCO in a pediatric population. METHODS We enrolled 39 patients with isolated ASD submitted to trans-catheter closure from January 2020 to June 2021. ECG was performed before, at 24 h and 6 months after the procedure. P wave dispersion, QTc and QTc dispersion were calculated. ECG Holter was recorded at 6 months after implantation. RESULTS Patients' age and body surface area (BSA) were 8.2 ± 4.2 years and 1.0 ± 0.3 m2 respectively. At the baseline, mean P wave dispersion was 40 ± 15 msec and decreased at 24 h (p < 0.002), without any further change at 6 months. At 24 h, PR conduction and QTc dispersion significantly improved (p = 0.018 and p < 0.02 respectively), while the absolute QTc value considerably improved after 6 months. During mid-term follow-up, QTc dispersion remained stable without a significant change in PR conduction. The baseline cardiac frequency was 88.6 ± 12.6 bpm, followed by a slight reduction at 24 h, with a further amelioration at 6 months after the procedure (87.3 ± 14.2, p = 0.9 and 81.0 ± 12.7, p = 0.009, respectively). After device deployment, two patients developed transient, self-limited junctional rhythm. One of them needed a short course of Flecainide for atrial ectopic tachycardia. No tachy/brady-arrhythmias were recorded at the 6-month follow-up. ASD closure resulted in a marked decrease in right heart volumes and diameters at 6 months after percutaneous closure. CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous ASD closure with the GCO device results in significant, sudden improvement of intra-atrial, atrio-ventricular and intraventricular electrical homogeneity. This benefit persists unaltered over a medium-term follow-up. These electrical changes are associated with a documented positive right heart volumetric remodeling at mid-term follow-up.
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- Jennifer Fumanelli
- Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Woman's and Child's Health Department, Padua University, 35122 Padova, Italy
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- Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio per la Ricerca Medica e di Sanità Pubblica, Electrophysiology Division, 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio per la Ricerca Medica e di Sanità Pubblica, Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", 54100 Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Woman's and Child's Health Department, Padua University, 35122 Padova, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Woman's and Child's Health Department, Padua University, 35122 Padova, Italy
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- Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio per la Ricerca Medica e di Sanità Pubblica, Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", 54100 Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Woman's and Child's Health Department, Padua University, 35122 Padova, Italy
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- Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio per la Ricerca Medica e di Sanità Pubblica, Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", 54100 Massa, Italy
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- Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio per la Ricerca Medica e di Sanità Pubblica, Electrophysiology Division, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio per la Ricerca Medica e di Sanità Pubblica, Electrophysiology Division, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Fondazione G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Woman's and Child's Health Department, Padua University, 35122 Padova, Italy
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- Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio per la Ricerca Medica e di Sanità Pubblica, Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", 54100 Massa, Italy
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Galzerano D, Pergola V, Eltayeb A, Ludovica F, Arbili L, Tashkandi L, Michele SD, Barchitta A, Parato MV, Salvo GD. Echocardiography in Simple Congenital Heart Diseases: Guiding Adult Patient Management. J Cardiovasc Echogr 2023; 33:171-182. [PMID: 38486692 PMCID: PMC10936704 DOI: 10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_52_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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This article provides comprehensive insights into the evaluation of simple congenital heart diseases (CHDs) in adults, emphasizing the pivotal role of echocardiography. By focusing on conditions such as congenital aortic stenosis, aortic coarctation, patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defects (ASDs), and ventricular septal defects (VSDs), the review underscores echocardiography's intricate contributions to precise clinical decision-making. Echocardiography serves as the primary imaging modality, offering high-resolution visualization of anatomical anomalies and quantification of hemodynamic parameters. It enables tailored therapeutic strategies through its capacity to discern the dimensions, spatial orientation, and dynamic shunt dynamics of defects such as ASDs and VSDs. Moreover, echocardiography's advanced techniques, such as tissue Doppler imaging and speckle tracking, provide detailed insights into atrial mechanics, diastolic function, and ventricular filling kinetics. Integration of echocardiographic findings into clinical practice empowers clinicians to create personalized interventions based on quantified ventricular function, which spans systolic and diastolic aspects. This approach facilitates risk stratification and therapeutic planning, particularly pertinent in heart failure management within the CHD patient population. In summary, echocardiography transcends its role as an imaging tool, emerging as a precision-guided instrument adept at navigating the complexities of simple CHD in adults. Its ability to expedite diagnosis, quantify hemodynamic impacts, and unravel multifaceted functional dynamics culminates in a comprehensive depiction of these conditions. The fusion of these insights with clinical expertise empowers clinicians to navigate the intricate pathways of CHD, crafting tailored therapeutic strategies characterized by precision and efficacy.
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- Domenico Galzerano
- The Heart Centre, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Cardiology Division, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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- The Heart Centre, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiological Imaging, Maddaloni Hospital, Maddaloni (CE), Roma, Italy
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Cardiology Division, Madonna del Soccorso Hospital, San Benedetto del Tronto, AP, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease Division, Padova University Hospital, Padova, Italy
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Alver N, Bhagat R, Trager L, Brennan Z, Blitzer D, Louis C, Sengupta A, Dhanekula A, Karamlou T. A primer for the student joining the congenital cardiac surgery service tomorrow: Primer 3 of 7. JTCVS OPEN 2023; 14:314-330. [PMID: 37425459 PMCID: PMC10328954 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2023.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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- Naima Alver
- School of Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Ore
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minn
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Mass
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Onofrei VA, Adam CA, Marcu DTM, Crisan Dabija R, Ceasovschih A, Constantin M, Grigorescu ED, Petroaie AD, Mitu F. Infective Endocarditis during Pregnancy-Keep It Safe and Simple! MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59050939. [PMID: 37241171 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59050939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The diagnosis of infective endocarditis (IE) during pregnancy is accompanied by a poor prognosis for both mother and fetus in the absence of prompt management by multidisciplinary teams. We searched the electronic databases of PubMed, MEDLINE and EMBASE for clinical studies addressing the management of infective endocarditis during pregnancy, with the aim of realizing a literature review ranging from risk factors to diagnostic investigations to optimal therapeutic management for mother and fetus alike. The presence of previous cardiovascular pathologies such as rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease, prosthetic valves, hemodialysis, intravenous catheters or immunosuppression are the main risk factors predisposing patients to IE during pregnancy. The identification of modern risk factors such as intracardiac devices and intravenous drug administration as well as genetic diagnostic methods such as cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) next-generation sequencing require that these cases be addressed in multidisciplinary teams. Guiding treatment to eradicate infection and protect the fetus simultaneously creates challenges for cardiologists and gynecologists alike.
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- Viviana Aursulesei Onofrei
- Department of Medical Specialties I, II, III and Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinary, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Street No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- "St. Spiridon" Clinical Emergency Hospital, Independence Boulevard No. 1, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties I, II, III and Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinary, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Street No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic, Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, Pantelimon Halipa Street No. 14, 700661 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties I, II, III and Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinary, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Street No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Clinical Hospital of Pneumophthisiology Iași, Doctor Iosif Cihac Street No. 30, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties I, II, III and Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinary, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Street No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Clinical Hospital of Pneumophthisiology Iași, Doctor Iosif Cihac Street No. 30, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties I, II, III and Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinary, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Street No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- "St. Spiridon" Clinical Emergency Hospital, Independence Boulevard No. 1, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties I, II, III and Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinary, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Street No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- "St. Spiridon" Clinical Emergency Hospital, Independence Boulevard No. 1, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties I, II, III and Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinary, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Street No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties I, II, III and Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinary, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Street No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties I, II, III and Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinary, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Street No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic, Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, Pantelimon Halipa Street No. 14, 700661 Iasi, Romania
- Academy of Medical Sciences, Ion C. Brătianu Boulevard No. 1, 030167 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Professor Dr. Doc. Dimitrie Mangeron Boulevard No. 433, 700050 Iasi, Romania
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Contreras AE, Ledesma F, Peirone AR, Juaneda E, Defago V, Cuestas E. Sufficient versus deficient rims during percutaneous closure of ostium secundum type atrial septal defect: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Indian Heart J 2023; 75:145-152. [PMID: 36736460 PMCID: PMC10123416 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2023.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy and adverse events of percutaneous occlusion among patients with sufficient and deficient rims. METHODS A systematic review of all articles published in the Pubmed, MEDLINE and Google Scholar databases was performed. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% CI were used as a measure of effect of the combination of studies. I2 with 95% CI was estimated to assess study heterogeneity. For the meta-analysis, a random effects model was used. RESULTS The systematic search identified ten studies which included 4355 patients; 2661 of those had sufficient rim and the remaining 1694 patients showed some rim deficiency. Implant failure rate was 4.13% CI 95% 3.53-4.72%. Compared to frequency of failures in the group with a deficient rim (5.43% CI 95% 4.35-6.50%), implant failure in patients with a sufficient rim was significantly lower (3.30% CI 95% 2.62-3.97%), OR 2.27 CI 1.34-3.83 (p 0.002). The combined adverse events were 5.19% CI 95% 4.22-6.35% vs 2.7% CI 95% 2.08-3.31% in the deficient vs sufficient rim groups respectively (OR 2.21 CI 0.93-5.29; p 0.07). Implant failures and adverse events were more frequent in patients with posterior inferior rim deficiency. CONCLUSION Patients presenting a posteroinferior rim deficiency are associated to both, an increased incidence of closure failure and a combined adverse events occurrence. More studies on posterior rim deficiency are necessary to ensure the feasibility and safety of the percutaneous approach.
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- Alejandro E Contreras
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba/Instituto Universitario de Ciencias Biomédicas de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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Song Y, Xing H, Koch PD, Li X, Zhang Y. The feasibility and safety of combining atrial septal defect/patent foramen ovale and left atrial appendage closure: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 9:1080257. [PMID: 36684606 PMCID: PMC9854394 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1080257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Atrial Septal Defect/Patent Foramen Ovale (ASD/PFO) occlusion is performed to prevent paradoxical embolism and reduce the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke. Left atrial appendage (LAA) closure is used as an alternative to medical therapy of non-valvular atrial fibrillation for prevention of stroke. Multiple studies have examined performing LAA and ASD/PFO occlusion. However, the feasibility and safety of combined occlusion of the left atrial appendage and ASD/PFO are not clear, furthermore, these studies are limited by their small sample sizes and retrospective analysis. In this study, we aimed to systematically review and meta-analyze the feasibility and safety of combining left atrial appendage and ASD/PFO closure. Methods PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, Cochrane Library, Embase, and WanFang database were searched up to April 2022 to identify peer-reviewed human studies on assessing the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of combining left atrial appendage and ASD/PFO closure. The primary outcome was calculated: procedural feasibility outcome and procedural safety outcome. Results A total of 10 articles, including 340 patients from multiple countries, were included in the analysis. The principal findings of our study are: compared with single LAA closure, (i) combining PFO/ASD occlusion and LAA closure had similar procedural success proportion (98.43%, 95% CI: 96.67-100.00%), (ii) similar safety event incidences developed (1.67%, 95% CI: 0.24-3.92%), subgroup analyzed safety event incidences in death was 0.00 (95% CI: 0.00-0.33%), cardiac tamponade was 0.87% (95% CI: 0.00-2.77%), device embolization was 0.00 (95% CI: 0.00-0.60%), major bleeding was 0.00 (95% CI: 0.00-0.33%), stroke was 0.00 (95% CI: 0.00-0.02%). Conclusion Although this systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate the technical feasibility and safety of combining closure of PFO/ASD and LAA, further studies of sufficient sample size, long-term follow-up, and rigor endpoint criteria are yet needed to fully evaluate this combination procedure for its role in clinical outcomes.
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- Yi Song
- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China,*Correspondence: Yi Song,
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- Department of Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Center for Systems Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center, Rhode Island Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Ditkivskyy IO, Voloshyn DL, Yermolovych YV, Perepeka IA, Lazoryshynets VV. Endovascular Closure of Secondary Septal Defect in Children with Low Body Weight. UKRAINIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.30702/ujcvs/22.30(04)/dv061-5358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The aim. To assess the effectiveness and safety of transcatheter closure of a secondary atrial septal defect (ASD) using an occluder in symptomatic children weighing ≤10 kg.
Materials and methods. In the period from November 2014 to June 2021, on the basis of the National Amosov Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, closure of secondary ASD using an occluder was performed in 18 patients, among them 13 women (72.2%) and 5 men (27.8%). Th e mean age of the patients was 18.94±9.44 months (the youngest patient was 12 months, the oldest was 4 years). The mean weight was 9.294±1.170 kg (6.4 kg to 10 kg), the mean Z-score was -1.7±1.5 (-4.6 to 0.46), the mean height was 80 cm (71 cm to 88 cm). According to the measurements by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), the average size of the defects was 13.7 mm±3.6mm (the largest 18.0 mm, the smallest 6.0 mm).
Results and discussion. In our publication, the effectiveness of the method was 100% (18/18), while the world statistics show 94-95%. Th e frequency of complications was 5.6% (n=1). We suggest that this is associated with the use of a sizing balloon and careful selection of the device.
When choosing treatment tactics for symptomatic children weighing ≤10 kg, the decisive factor was the determination of the presence of edges and the size of the defect. Defects were considered suitable for closure, according to TEE data, when all margins of the defect were ≥4 mm, except for the aortic margin. Although the total length of the interatrial membrane was taken into account, it was not of decisive importance, since for most occluders with the presence of all edges, the fields of the implant could not interfere with the work of the anatomical structures of the heart. To determine the real size of the defect, we recommend a measuring balloon under TEE control.
The following devices were used to close the defect: MemoPart ASD occluder, Amplatzer Septal Occluder, LifeTech HeartR Occluder, LifeTech HeartR Multi-Fenestrated Atrial Septal Defect (MF-ASD) Occluder.
Conclusion. After the study, we are convinced that the endovascular method of closing a hemodynamically significant secondary ASD for the treatment of children with a body weight of ≤10 kg has proven to be an effective method, with successful implantation of the occluder in 100% of cases.
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Albalawi M, Ahmad S, Nasef MA, Alotay A, Rajaa NA, Alsahari A, Saleem I, Abudlhamed JM. Mid-Term Outcome of Left Ventricle Reverse Remodeling After Atrial Septal Defect Closure: A Comparison Between Surgical and Device Groups. Pediatr Cardiol 2022; 43:1530-1538. [PMID: 35325281 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-022-02879-z] [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] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Right ventricular (RV) volume overload occurs in patients with significant atrial septal defect (ASD II) shunts, which can impair left ventricle (LV) filling, thus decreasing LV indices. However, after ASD II closure, the left ventricle regains near normal dimensions. The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term outcomes of LV reverse remodeling between device and surgical closure. We retrospectively reviewed the echocardiographic data of 222 patients with isolated ASD II who underwent surgical (95 patients) or device closure (127 patients) between January 2012 and December 2017. The ASD II was significantly larger in the surgical closure group (p < 0.001.) leading to a higher degree of paradoxical interventricular septal (IVS) movement. In contrast, the LV volume was larger in the device closure group (p < 0.001). After a median follow-up period of 19.5 months, the maximum LV systolic and diastolic volumes were reached at 1 year in the device closure group and 2 years in the surgical closure group. IVS motion normalized in 91% of the device closure group compared to 57% of the surgical closure group (p = < 0.001). There was significant improvement in left ventricular indices and IVS motion after ASD II closure in both groups but more favorable in patients after device closure.
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- Muflih Albalawi
- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Cardiology, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center (PSCC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center (PSCC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center (PSCC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center (PSCC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center (PSCC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center (PSCC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- The King Abdul-Aziz Cardiac Center (KACC), King Abdul-Aziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Santoro G, Pizzuto A, Cuman M, Haxhiademi D, Marchese P, Franchi E, Marrone C, Pak V, Assanta N, Cantinotti M. Transcatheter closure of "Surgical" ostium secundum atrial septal defects with GORE® Cardioform ASD Occluder. J Card Surg 2022; 37:3200-3206. [PMID: 35900295 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the GORE® Cardioform ASD Occluder (GCA)(WL Gore & Associates) device for closure of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs) with predicted indication for surgical correction. BACKGROUND Closure of large ASD in small children by transcatheter approach is still challenging. This study evaluated the results of GCA in this subset of patients in a tertiary referral center. METHODS Between January 2020 and March 2022, 97 children underwent transcatheter ASD closure at our Institution. Of them, 38 had a large defect (diameter/weight > 1.2 or diameter/body surface area > 20 mm/m2 ), predicted suitable for surgery and underwent closure with GCA. Procedure results and midterm outcome are reported. RESULTS Patients' age and weight were 5.5 ± 1.5 years and 19.7 ± 4.7 kg, respectively. Absolute and relative ASD size was 21.5 ± 3.6 mm, 1.1 ± 0.2 mm/kg, and 27.7 ± 4.6 mm/m2 , respectively, resulting in QP/QS of 2.0 ± 0.8. Three patients were sent to surgery after balloon sizing. Four of the remaining 35 patients who underwent device deployment, needed rescue or elective surgery due to device embolization (n = 1), device instability (n = 2) or new-onset tricuspid valve regurgitation (n = 1). Procedure feasibility was 88.6%. Major complications were recorded in two patients (5.7%). Minor complications were recorded in five patients (14.3%). Complete closure at discharge was 90.3% (28/31 pts) rising to 100% at the last follow-up evaluation. Wireframe fracture rate at the 6 months examination was 52%, without clinical and instrumental consequences. CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous treatment with GCA device is effective and safe in a high percentage of ASD children with predicted indications for surgical correction.
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- Giuseppe Santoro
- Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci," National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci," National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci," National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci," National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci," National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci," National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci," National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci," National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci," National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci," National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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Saedi T, Firouzi A, Saedi S. Cardiac remodeling after atrial septal defects device closure. Echocardiography 2022; 39:1089-1094. [PMID: 35861332 DOI: 10.1111/echo.15421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Trans-catheter device closure of secundum type atrial septal defects (ASDs) has now become the treatment of choice. Device closure affects the hemodynamics and function of the heart. In the current study, we investigated the remodeling of the heart as assessed by advanced echocardiographic parameters following successful device closure. METHODS A prospective cohort study was conducted and 45 patients who were eligible for ASD device closure were evaluated for volumetric, functional, Doppler, strain, and strain rate data of left and right atrium and ventricle pre-procedural and 48 h post-procedure RESULTS: In a prospective cohort study 45 patients who were eligible for ASD device closure; atrial and ventricular volumetric, functional, Doppler, strain, and strain rate data were recorded and compared pre-procedurally and 48 h post-procedure.We found significant changes in the left ventricular (LV) end diastolic volume index (p-value = .03), right ventricular (RV) diameter (p-value = <.001), left atrial (LA) volume index (p-value = .05), right atrial (RA) volume index (p-value = .001), and right and left sided E/e' ratio with a p-value of .001 and .004, respectively. Our findings showed a significant reduction in the strains of the right and left atria and the right ventricular free wall after ASD device closure. LV global longitudinal strain decreased after the procedure but did not reach statistical significance. CONCLUSION ASD patients have impaired global strains compared to normal defined ranges. LA, RA, and RV strains show significant reduction after device closure. Decline in LA function following closure was greater in those with larger ASDs. In adult patients undergoing the procedure, abnormal LA function is a clinically relevant issue demanding pre and post- procedural precautions and treatment.
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- Tahereh Saedi
- Echocardiography Fellowship, Rajaei Cardiovascular, Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cardiac Intervention Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical & Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Rajaei Cardiovascular, Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Limitations of Percutaneous Closure of a Complex Secundum Atrial Septal Defect. CASE 2022; 6:233-236. [PMID: 35832827 PMCID: PMC9271411 DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2022.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Percutaneous closure of ASDs can be limited by size or shape of the defect. A 3D evaluation of ASDs is essential for proper sizing and procedural planning. Balloon sizing may help for large or irregularly shaped ASDs.
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Beaini H, Aboulhosn JA. Percutaneous management of late occluder dislodgement: A case report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcchd.2022.100369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Narayanan D, Kurien BB, Benjamin SR, Kuruvila KT, Philip MA, Thankachen R, George OK. Complications of trans-catheter closure of atrial septal defects. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 38:262-267. [PMID: 35529019 PMCID: PMC9023636 DOI: 10.1007/s12055-022-01341-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Trans-catheter device closure of atrial septal defects (ASD) is considered to be safe with minimal complications. But, there are certain complications that arise after these device closures which might require urgent or late surgical intervention. We have retrospectively analysed our experience. Out of 780 patients who underwent device closure, 11 (1.4%) patients required urgent surgical intervention to retrieve the embolized device. The size of the ASD, expertise of the cardiologist and the type of the device directly impacted the rate of device embolization. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical retrieval is paramount before any life threatening complications arise due to the embolized device. One patient developed infective endocarditis later, which required surgery. Regular long term follow up is needed after these procedures to diagnose the complications earlier so that prompt surgical intervention could be done.
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- Deepak Narayanan
- The Department of Cardiothoracic surgery, The Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 India
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- The Department of Cardiothoracic surgery, The Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 India
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- The Department of Cardiothoracic surgery, The Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 India
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- The Department of Cardiothoracic surgery, The Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 India
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- The Department of Cardiothoracic surgery, The Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 India
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- The Department of Cardiothoracic surgery, The Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 India
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- The Department of Cardiology, The Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 India
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Memic Sancar K, Isık A, Aydın U, Kalkan AK, Erturk M, Babur Guler G. A case of progressive dyspnea: Atrial septal device-related functional mitral regurgitation after myocardial infarction. J Cardiovasc Thorac Res 2022; 13:370-373. [PMID: 35047143 PMCID: PMC8749366 DOI: 10.34172/jcvtr.2021.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Transcatheter device closure is a common treatment option of atrial septal defect. Mitral regurgitation has been reported with comorbid mitral valve prolapse and atrial septal defect. However there is no consensus regarding the pathogenesis of mitral regurgitation after closure. We are reporting a patient with functional mitral regurgitation associated with both an oversize closure device and wall motion abnormality after inferior myocardial infarction.
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- Kadriye Memic Sancar
- Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Research and Education Hospital, Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Research and Education Hospital, Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Research and Education Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Research and Education Hospital, Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Research and Education Hospital, Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Research and Education Hospital, Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey
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Avesani M, Kang SL, Jalal Z, Thambo JB, Iriart X. Renaissance of Cardiac Imaging to Assist Percutaneous Interventions in Congenital Heart Diseases:The Role of Three-Dimensional Echocardiography and Multimodality Imaging. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:894472. [PMID: 35664875 PMCID: PMC9160663 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.894472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Percutaneous interventions have completely refashioned the management of children with congenital heart diseases (CHD) and the use of non-invasive imaging has become the gold standard to plan and guide these procedures in the modern era. We are now facing a dual challenge to improve the standard of care in low-risk patients, and to shift our strategies from the classic open chest surgery to imaging-guided percutaneous interventions in high-risk patients. Such rapid evolution of ultrasound technologies over the last 20 years have permitted the integration of transthoracic, transesophageal and intracardiac echocardiography into the interventional workflow to improve image guidance and reduce radiation burden from fluoroscopy and angiography. Specifically, miniaturization of transesophageal probe and advances in three-dimensional (3D) imaging techniques have enabled real-time 3D image guidance during complex interventional procedure, In addition, multimodality and fusion imaging techniques harness the strengths of different modalities to enhance understanding of anatomical and spatial relationship between different structures, improving communication and coordination between interventionalists and imaging specialists. In this review, we aim to provide an overview of 3D imaging modalities and multimodal fusion in procedural planning and live guidance of percutaneous interventions. At the present times, 3D imaging can no longer be considered a luxury but a routine clinical tool to improve procedural success and patient outcomes.
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- Martina Avesani
- Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, M3C National Reference Centre, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, M3C National Reference Centre, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France.,Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire (IHU) Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, Bordeaux University Foundation, Pessac, France
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- Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, M3C National Reference Centre, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France.,Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire (IHU) Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, Bordeaux University Foundation, Pessac, France
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- Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, M3C National Reference Centre, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France.,Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire (IHU) Liryc, Electrophysiology and Heart Modeling Institute, Bordeaux University Foundation, Pessac, France
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Transcatheter versus surgical closure of atrial septal defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes. Cardiol Young 2022; 32:1-9. [PMID: 34819196 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951121004583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Atrial septal defects are a common form of CHD and dependent on the size and nature of atrial septal defects, closure may be warranted. The paper aims to compare outcomes of transcatheter versus surgical repair of atrial septal defects. METHODS A comprehensive electronic literature search was conducted. Primary studies were included if they compared both closure techniques. Primary outcomes included procedural success, mortality, and reintervention rate. Secondary outcomes included residual defect and mean hospital stay. RESULTS A total of 33 studies were included in meta-analysis. Mean total hospital stay was significantly shorter in the transcatheter cohort across both the adult (95% confidence interval, mean difference -4.05 (-4.78, -3.32) p < 0.00001) and paediatric populations (95% confidence interval, mean difference -4.78 (-5.97, -3.60) p < 0.00001). There were significantly fewer complications in the transcatheter group across both the adult (odds ratio 0.45, 95% confidence interval, [0.28, 0.72], p < 0.00001) and paediatric cohorts (odds ratio 0.26, 95% confidence interval, [0.14, 0.49], p < 0.00001). No significant difference in overall mortality was found between transcatheter versus surgical closure across the two groups, adult (odds ratio 0.76, 95% confidence interval, [0.40, 1.45], p = 0.41), paediatrics (odds ratio 0.62, 95% confidence interval, [0.21, 1.83], p = 0.39). CONCLUSION Both transcatheter and surgical approaches are safe and effective techniques for atrial septal defect closure. Our study has demonstrated the benefits of transcatheter closure in terms of lower complication rates and mean hospital stay. However, surgery still has a place for more complex closure and, as we have demonstrated, shows no difference in mortality.
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Kostopoulou A, Fountas E, Karapanagiotou O, Kyrzopoulos S. Inappropriate shocks from a transvenous implantable defibrillator caused by atrial fibrillation and a missed atrial septal defect in a patient with a modified Bentall procedure. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2021; 5:ytab412. [PMID: 34870086 PMCID: PMC8637801 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytab412] [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] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Background
Inappropriate shocks have been reported in ∼1/3 of patients with implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs). We report an unusual case of inappropriate ICD shocks due to atrial fibrillation (AF) caused by a missed atrial septal defect (ASD) in a patient with a modified Bentall procedure.
Case summary
A 67-year-old Caucasian male, with an ICD and a history of a modified Bentall procedure 24 years ago, reported to our outpatient clinic with recurrent inappropriate ICD shocks due to episodes of fast AF. The transthoracic echocardiographic exam revealed two large aneurysms at the ostia of the coronary arteries. We performed further evaluation with transoesophageal echocardiogram and computed tomography (CT) angiography. The aneurysms measured on CT were 3.14 cm × 2.29 cm on the right ostium and 1.9 cm × 0.99 cm on the left. A large secundum type ASD of 1.5 cm, missed in all previous echocardiographic studies, was revealed. The therapeutic options of surgical closure of the ASD and repair of the aneurysms or a more conservative approach with percutaneous closure of the ASD and closer follow-up were discussed with the patient. The patient declined the surgical option due to high complication risk, and closure of the ASD with an Amplatzer device was performed 3 months later. A 3-year follow-up was uneventful.
Conclusion
It is of major importance to comprehensively and thoroughly assess patients before and after a surgical intervention to not miss other treatable conditions preoperatively and complications in the postoperative period.
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- Anna Kostopoulou
- Department of Electrophysiology and Pacing, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Syngrou 356, 17674 Kallithea, Greece
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- Laboratory of Echocardiography, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Syngrou 356, 17674 Kallithea, Greece
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- Laboratory of Imaging, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Syngrou 356, 17674 Kallithea, Greece
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- Laboratory of Echocardiography, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Syngrou 356, 17674 Kallithea, Greece
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Santoro G, Cuman M, Pizzuto A, Haxhiademi D, Lunardini A, Franchi E, Marrone C, Pak V, Assanta N, Cantinotti M. GORE® Cardioform ASD Occluder experience in transcatheter closure of "complex" atrial septal defects. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2021; 99:E22-E30. [PMID: 34652048 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.29977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the GORE® Cardioform ASD Occluder (GCO) (WL Gore & Associates, Flagstaff, AZ) device for "complex" atrial septal defects (ASD) closure. BACKGROUND Transcatheter ASD closure is still challenging in "complex" clinical/anatomic settings. This study evaluated the results of GCO in closure of "complex" ASD in a tertiary referral center. METHODS Between January 2020 and March 2021, 72 patients with significant ASD were submitted to transcatheter closure with GCO at our Institution. Based on clinical/anatomic characteristics, they were classified as "complex" (n = 36, Group I) or "simple" (n = 36, Group II). We considered as "complex", defects with rim deficiency (< 5 mm) other than antero-superior, relatively large (diameter/patient weight > 1.2 or diameter/patient BSA > 20 mm/m2 ) or within a multifenestrated septum. Procedure results and early outcome were compared between the groups. RESULTS Absolute and relative ASD size (20 ± 4 vs. 15 ± 3 mm, p < 0.0001; 0.9 ± 0.3 vs. 0.4 ± 0.2 mm/kg, p < 0.0001; 23 ± 7 vs. 12 ± 5 mm/m2 , p < 0.0001), QP/QS (2.0 ± 0.8 vs. 1.4 ± 0.3, p < 0.001), procedure and fluoroscopy times (73 ± 36 vs. 43 ± 21 min, p < 0.0001; 16 ± 9 vs. 9 ± 4 min, p < 0.0001, procedure feasibility (94.4 vs. 100%, p < 0.0001) and overall complication rate (13.9 vs. 0%, p < 0.0001) were significantly different between the groups. Successful closure of "surgical" ASDs was achieved in 92% of cases. Complete closure at last follow-up evaluation did not significantly differ between the groups (97.1 vs. 100%, p = NS), as was wireframe fractures rate (49.1% in the overall population), without clinical, EKG and echocardiographic consequences. CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous treatment with GCO device is effective and safe in high percentage of "complex" ASDs.
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- Giuseppe Santoro
- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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Watanabe T, Okamoto K, Yoshitani N, Tohma R, Misato T, Hayashi T. Venous drainage for minithoracotomy approach in an adult with interrupted inferior vena cava. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2021; 30:2184923211017096. [PMID: 33975466 DOI: 10.1177/02184923211017096] [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: 11/17/2022]
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For atrial septal defect closure via right minithoracotomy in an adult patient with infra-hepatic interruption of the inferior vena cava with azygos connection, an alternative venous cannulation strategy was applied. In addition to bicaval cannulations to the femoral vein and the internal jugular vein, a 20 Fr straight cannula draining the hepatic vein was added to the proximal IVC through the right atrium wall via a working port. A bloodless operative field in the right atrium was afforded with bicaval encircling. Preoperative imaging test of the continuity of the IVC was important planning cardiac surgery with peripheral cannulations.
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- Toshitaka Watanabe
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Akashi Medical Center, Akashi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Akashi Medical Center, Akashi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Akashi Medical Center, Akashi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Akashi Medical Center, Akashi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Akashi Medical Center, Akashi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Akashi Medical Center, Akashi, Japan
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Kishve P, Motwani R. Morphometric study of fossa ovale in human cadaveric hearts: embryological and clinical relevance. Anat Cell Biol 2021; 54:42-50. [PMID: 33691288 PMCID: PMC8017463 DOI: 10.5115/acb.20.286] [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: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Atrial septal defect (ASD) is the 5th common congenital abnormality at birth. Secundum atrial defect and patent foramen ovale (PFO) are the most common atrial septal defects. In this setting, the anatomical functional characterization of the interatrial septum seems to be of paramount importance not only for device selection but also for therapeutic intervention. This study was carried out to evaluate the morphometric parameters of fossa ovale (FOv) in the human adult cadaveric hearts. For this study, 50 normal cadaveric human hearts available in the department of Anatomy over the period of 3 years were used where size, position, shape, nature of the FOv was noted. The size of the fossa was measured and prominence, location, and extent of the limbus fossa ovalis were observed. The probe patency of foramen ovale (FO) was confirmed. In most specimens, the fossa was oval (80%), the average transverse diameter was 24.21 mm, and the vertical diameter 26.84 mm. In 84% rim was raised. In 56% of cases, the fossa was present at the middle of the interatrial septum. The patency of foramen was observed in 3%. The findings of the present study provide pertinent information on the morphology of the FOv, which may be useful for device selection in treating ASDs and PFO. This would definitely help the clinicians in a deeper understanding of the region as very few cadaveric studies are available in the literature at present.
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- Prajakta Kishve
- Department of Anatomy, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar, Hyderabad, India
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Kamla CE, Buech J, Doldi PM, Hagl C, Juchem G, Dashkevich A. Atrio-aortic erosion caused by Amplatzer Atrial Septal Occluder - a case report. J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 16:36. [PMID: 33743762 PMCID: PMC7981898 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-021-01411-3] [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: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background In specialized centers, percutaneous closure using specific occluders is the first-choice treatment in atrial septal defects (ASD). Late complications after this intervention, such as erosion of the aorta or the atria, are rare and have not been sufficiently approached and dealt with in literature. In our clinic we have been faced with the problematic situation of diagnosing and treating such cases. That is why, we have decided to share our experience with other colleagues. Case presentation We present two cases of severe late complications after percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects (ASD). In both cases, the atrial septal occluder (Amplatzer™ Atrial Septal Occluder Device, Abbott, Chicago USA) caused the erosion between the left atrium and the aortic root. The atrio-aortic erosion led to acute cardiac tamponade with upper venous congestion and shock. As the bleeding source remained undetectable for any imaging tools, a diagnostical sternotomy remained the only solution. The cause of the acute bleeding was discovered to be the erosion between the left atrium and the aortic root. The treatment consisted in the removal of the occluder, direct suturing of the perforated areas and the surgical closure of the remaining ASD. The patients fully recovered within the nine to fourteen days’ hospital stay. Six months after surgery both patients were well and able to recover their daily routine. Conclusions The atrio-aortic erosion after percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects is a surgical emergency. The more so, since it can be complicated by the absence of specific symptoms. A key-element in the diagnosis of this rare pathology remains the medical history of the patient, which the surgeon has to consider thoroughly and launch the diagnostic sternotomy without delay.
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- Christine E Kamla
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, LMU University Hospital, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, LMU University Hospital, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I - Cardiology, LMU University Hospital, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, LMU University Hospital, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, LMU University Hospital, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, LMU University Hospital, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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Sharma N, Weena U, Medamana J, Mann N, Strachan P, Chikwe J, Kort S. Atrial Septal Defect Closure Device-Related Infective Endocarditis in a 20-Week Pregnant Woman. JACC Case Rep 2021; 3:300-303. [PMID: 34317523 PMCID: PMC8310939 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.09.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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With increasing atrial septal defect (ASD) repairs, more women of childbearing age will have ASD closure devices. Current ASD closure trials have excluded women planning pregnancy, making their management challenging. We present a pregnant woman, with a repaired ASD, who presented with device-related infective endocarditis. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.).
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- Navneet Sharma
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Critical Care, Department of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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Haddad RN, Khraiche D, Bonnet D, Meot M, Malekzadeh-Milani S. Preliminary Experience With the New Amplatzer™ Trevisio™ Delivery System in Transcatheter Atrial Septal Defect Closures in Children. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:641742. [PMID: 33791259 PMCID: PMC8006412 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.641742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objectives: To evaluate safety, efficacy, and technical advantages of Amplatzer™ Trevisio™ intravascular delivery system (ATIDS) in percutaneous atrial septal defect (ASD) closure in children. Background: The Trevisio™ is a novel delivery system designed for accurate and facilitated implantation of Amplatzer™ devices. There are no published clinical reports so far. Methods: During September 2020, 9 children with anatomically challenging ASDs underwent attempted transcatheter closure using ATIDS to deliver Amplatzer™ Septal occluders (ASO). All interventions were performed under general anesthesia, trans-esophageal echocardiography (TOE), and fluoroscopic guidance. Standard safety, immediate, and 60-days outcomes were prospectively assessed. Results: The median age was 8.1 (5.1-16.9) years and the median bodyweight was 30 (18-63) kg. Six patients had isolated secundum-type ASDs with absent anterosuperior rims including one with an aneurysmal septum. Three patients had unclassical defects associated with complex congenital heart anomalies. Eight devices were delivered from the femoral vein and the jugular vein was accessed in one patient with interrupted inferior caval vein and azygos continuation. All implantations were successful. The shape, position, and orientation of the ASO were identical before and after release on TOE and fluoroscopy. There was no device embolization or serious complication following closure. Complete shunt closure was confirmed on follow-up. Conclusions: We report the first clinical experience with ATIDS in transcatheter ASD pediatric closures. Safety and efficacy were witnessed in our case-series. The major advantage of reduced-tension deployment and reliable precision in device positioning is highly beneficial in challenging anatomies and unusual access.
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- Raymond N Haddad
- M3C-Necker, Hôpital Universitaire Necker-Enfants Malades, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France
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- M3C-Necker, Hôpital Universitaire Necker-Enfants Malades, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France
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- M3C-Necker, Hôpital Universitaire Necker-Enfants Malades, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France.,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- M3C-Necker, Hôpital Universitaire Necker-Enfants Malades, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France
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- M3C-Necker, Hôpital Universitaire Necker-Enfants Malades, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France
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Santoro G, Castaldi B, Cuman M, Di Candia A, Pizzuto A, Sirico D, Cantinotti M, Garibaldi S, Pak V, Di Salvo G. Trans-catheter atrial septal defect closure with the new GORE® Cardioform ASD occluder: First European experience. Int J Cardiol 2020; 327:68-73. [PMID: 33220363 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND This perspective, observational study evaluated safety and efficacy of the GORE® Cardioform ASD Occluder (WL Gore & Associates, Flagstaff, AZ), compliant and potentially innovative prosthesis recently approved for closure of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASD). METHODS Between January and June 2020, 43 unselected patients with -significant ASD were submitted to trans-catheter closure with GORE® Cardioform ASD Occluder at two high-volume Italian Pediatric Cardiology centers. Primary endpoints were procedural success and safety. Secondary endpoints were closure rate and clinical safety at 1-month follow-up. RESULTS Patients' age and weight were 8.2 ± 3.9 years (range 3-21, median 9.9) and 29.6 ± 15.3 kg (range 16-57, median 33.3), respectively. ASD diameter was 16.6 ± 4.5 mm (median 10), resulting in QP/QS of 1.7 ± 0.7 (median 1.6). Seventeen pts. (39.5%) were considered "surgical" candidates due to challenging septum morphology, ASD rim deficiency or ASD diameter/patient weight ratio ≥ 1.2. Device placement was successfully achieved in all but one patient (97.7%), in whom it embolized early after deployment, resulting in rescue surgical repair. No cross-over with different devices was recorded. Median procedure and fluoroscopy times were 40 and 6.8 min, respectively. Major adverse events were recorded in 7.0% (3 pts). Complete closure rate was 78.5% at discharge, rising to 92.9% (39/42 pts) at 1 month evaluation, without cardiac or extra-cardiac adverse events. "Challenging" procedures were more time-consuming but as effective and safe as the "simple" ones. CONCLUSIONS The GORE® Cardioform ASD Occluder device was highly effective and versatile in closure of ASDs with different anatomy and size, even in challenging settings.
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- Giuseppe Santoro
- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Region Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy.
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- Pediatric Cardiology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy; Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Region Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Region Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Region Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Region Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Region Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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- Pediatric Cardiology and GUCH Unit, Heart Hospital "G. Pasquinucci", National Research Council-Tuscany Region Foundation "G. Monasterio", Massa, Italy
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Rohatgi RK, Qureshi MY, Taggart NW. Limited Utility of Surveillance Echocardiograms in Pediatric Patients with Isolated Secundum Atrial Septal Defects. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2020; 34:197-199. [PMID: 33188870 DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2020.10.016] [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: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Ram K Rohatgi
- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine/Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine/Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine/Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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A single atrial septal defect masquerading as multiple defects due to a refraction artifact – A cautionary note. J Cardiol Cases 2020; 22:55-58. [PMID: 32774520 PMCID: PMC7403555 DOI: 10.1016/j.jccase.2020.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Echocardiography is useful for making a diagnosis of atrial septal defect (ASD) by directly visualizing the shunt flow. Herein, we present a case in which a single ostium secundum type ASD masqueraded as multiple defects on color flow imaging by transthoracic echocardiography. We confirmed by transesophageal echocardiography that this patient actually had a single ASD. An echocardiographic refraction artifact was considered to be the cause of this phenomenon. We need to be aware of the existence of this artifact to avoid misdiagnosis. 〈Learning objective: Echocardiography is useful for making a diagnosis of atrial septal defect (ASD). We present the case with a single ostium secundum type ASD which masqueraded as multiple defects on color flow imaging due to a refraction artifact. Refraction artifacts can make multiple false flow signals on color imaging. This case emphasizes the importance of an understanding of the existence of this artifact in not only B mode imaging but also color Doppler imaging.〉
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Atrial septal defects are common congenital heart defects, characterized by insufficient/absent tissue at the interatrial septum. An unrepaired defect may be associated with right heart volume overload, atrial arrhythmia or pulmonary arterial hypertension. The 3 major types of atrial septal defect are: ostium secundum defect, ostium primum defect, and sinus venosus. Characteristic physical findings include a midsystolic pulmonary flow or ejection murmur, accompanied by a fixed split-second heart sound. Small defects may spontaneously close; larger defects may persist and result in hemodynamic and clinical sequelae requiring percutaneous or surgical intervention. Severe pulmonary arterial hypertension is a contraindication to closure.
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- Elisa A Bradley
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Institute, The Children's Heart Center, Kravis Children's Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, 1190 5th Avenue, Box 1030, New York, NY 10029, USA. https://twitter.com/AliZaidi%20MD
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Angelini A, di Gioia C, Doran H, Fedrigo M, Henriques de Gouveia R, Ho SY, Leone O, Sheppard MN, Thiene G, Dimopoulos K, Mulder B, Padalino M, van der Wal AC. Autopsy in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD). Virchows Arch 2020; 476:797-820. [PMID: 32266476 PMCID: PMC7272495 DOI: 10.1007/s00428-020-02779-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The adult congenital heart diseases (ACHD) population is exceeding the pediatric congenital heart diseases (CHD) population and is progressively expanding each year, representing more than 90% of patients with CHD. Of these, about 75% have undergone surgical and/or percutaneous intervention for palliation or correction. Autopsy can be a very challenging procedure in ACHD patients. The approach and protocol to be used may vary depending on whether the pathologists are facing native disease without surgical or percutaneous interventions, but with various degrees of cardiac remodeling, or previously palliated or corrected CHD. Moreover, interventions for the same condition have evolved over the last decades, as has perioperative myocardial preservations and postoperative care, with different long-term sequelae depending on the era in which patients were operated on. Careful clinicopathological correlation is, thus, required to assist the pathologist in performing the autopsy and reaching a diagnosis regarding the cause of death. Due to the heterogeneity of the structural abnormalities, and the wide variety of surgical and interventional procedures, there are no standard methods for dissecting the heart at autopsy. In this paper, we describe the most common types of CHDs that a pathologist could encounter at autopsy, including the various types of surgical and percutaneous procedures and major pathological manifestations. We also propose a practical systematic approach to the autopsy of ACHD patients.
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- Annalisa Angelini
- Cardiovascular Pathology, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Manchester Foundation Trust Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK
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- Cardiovascular Pathology, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital de Santa Cruz (CHLO), Lisbon & Forensic Pathology, INMLCF & FMUC, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Royal Brompton Hospital and National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Pathology, St Georges Medical School, London, UK
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- Cardiovascular Pathology, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Adult Congenital Heart Centre and Centre for Pulmonary Hypertension, Royal Brompton Hospital and National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Pathology, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Mylonas KS, Ziogas IA, Evangeliou A, Hemmati P, Schizas D, Sfyridis PG, Economopoulos KP, Bakoyiannis C, Kapelouzou A, Tzifa A, Avgerinos DV. Minimally Invasive Surgery vs Device Closure for Atrial Septal Defects: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Pediatr Cardiol 2020; 41:853-861. [PMID: 32162027 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-020-02341-y] [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: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Device closure is the first-line treatment for most atrial septal defects (ASDs). Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has been found safe and effective for ASD closure with comparable mortality/morbidity and superior cosmetic results compared to conventional median sternotomy. Our goal was to compare percutaneous versus MICS of ASDs. A systematic review was performed using PubMed and the Cochrane Library (end-of-search date on May 22, 2019). Meta-analyses were conducted using fixed and random effects models. In the present systematic review, we analyzed six studies including 1577 patients with ASDs who underwent either MICS (n = 642) or device closure (n = 935). Treatment efficacy was significantly higher in the MICS (99.8%; 95% CI 98.9-99.9) compared to the device closure group (97.3%; 95% CI 95.6-98.2), (OR 0.1; 95% CI 0.02-0.6). Surgical patients experienced significantly more complications (16.2%; 95% CI 13.0-19.9) compared to those that were treated with a percutaneous approach (7.1%; 95% CI 5.0-9.8), (OR 2.0; 95% CI 1.2-3.2). Surgery was associated with significantly longer length of hospital stay (5.6 ± 1.7 days) compared to device closure (1.3 ± 1.4 days), (OR 4.8; 95% CI 1.1-20.5). Residual shunts were more common with the transcatheter (3.9%; 95% CI 2.7-5.5) compared to the surgical approach (0.95%; 95% CI 0.3-2.4), (OR 0.1; 95% CI 0.06-0.5). There was no difference between the two techniques in terms of major bleeding, hematoma formation, transfusion requirements, cardiac tamponade, new-onset atrial fibrillation, permanent pacemaker placement, and reoperation rates. MICS for ASD is a safe procedure and compares favorably to transcatheter closure. Despite longer hospitalization requirements, the MICS approach is feasible irrespective of ASD anatomy and may lead to a more effective and durable repair.
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- Konstantinos S Mylonas
- Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Mitera Children's Hospital, HYGEIA Group, Athens, Greece. .,First Department of Surgery, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.,Surgery Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- First Department of Surgery, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Mitera Children's Hospital, HYGEIA Group, Athens, Greece
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- Surgery Working Group, Society of Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece.,Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Laikon General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Clinical, Experimental Surgery & Translational Research, Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Mitera Children's Hospital, HYGEIA Group, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York City, NY, USA
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Supomo S, Widhinugroho A, Nugraha AA. Normalization of the right heart and the preoperative factors that influence the emergence PAH after surgical closure of atrial septal defect. J Cardiothorac Surg 2020; 15:105. [PMID: 32434521 PMCID: PMC7238627 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-020-01148-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) is contraindicated in the condition with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), whereas ASD closure in an effective intervention to normalize the structure and function of the right heart after previously experiencing volume overload due to shunting from the defect. This study aimed to evaluate normalization of the right heart and emergence of PAH after surgical closure of ASD. METHODS This retrospective study was carried out in 45 patients over 18 years who had undergone surgical closure of ASD. The study has the aim to evaluate the morphological and functional parameters before and after the surgical approach and the preoperative factors that influenced the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAP) after the ASD closure. RESULTS The majority of subjects were female (73.3%) although there were no significant differences between males and females from the various parameters. The average of mPAP in the group that experienced PAH was higher than non-PAH group after ASD closure (p = 0.019, 31.23 ± 12.70 mmHg vs 24.07 ± 13.08 mmHg). Significant differences were found in the Right Atrium (RA) dimension, Right Ventricle (RV) dimension, Tricuspid Regurgitation Velocity (TRV) and Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (TAPSE) between before and at 6 months after ASD closure (p = 0.000, p = 0.000, p = 0.000, p = 000, respectively). The sensitivity of the predictive model to estimate PAH at 6 months after surgical closure of ASD was 58%, with a specificity of 62.5%. CONCLUSION Structural and functional normalization of the right heart occurs at 6 months after surgical closure of ASD with the decrease of RA and RV dimensions and improvement from tricuspid regurgitation. Emergence of PAH after ASD closure was influenced by higher mPAP before surgical approach.
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- Supomo Supomo
- Department of Surgery, Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Kesehatan Street No. 1, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia.
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Aggeli C, Apostolou I, Dimitroglou Y, Toutouzas K, Vavuranakis M, Latsios G, Tsiamis E, Lerakis S, Tousoulis D. The role of ‘halo sign’ for the accurate quantification of atrial septal defect size with 3D TEE. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2020; 36:873-881. [DOI: 10.1007/s10554-020-01786-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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