{"title":"Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation for obstructive atelectasis caused by bronchial cast-like clots after pulmonary hemorrhage in a child with congenital heart disease.","authors":"Naoki Kaneda, Wataru Sakai, Tomohiro Chaki","doi":"10.4103/apc.apc_31_26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/apc.apc_31_26","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pulmonary hemorrhage may cause persistent airway obstruction due to retained intrapulmonary blood and clot material, resulting in obstructive atelectasis that may be difficult to resolve with conventional airway-clearance strategies. We report the case of a 3-year-old boy with congenital heart disease who developed extensive obstructive atelectasis associated with bronchial cast-like clots after right pulmonary hemorrhage during angioplasty. Chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, prone positioning, and repeated bronchoscopic airway clearance did not improve aeration. Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) was introduced after stabilization of airway bleeding as an adjunctive airway-clearance intervention, using low driving pressures with predefined safety criteria and continuous cardiopulmonary monitoring. After IPV initiation, dark blood and bronchial cast-like clots were repeatedly retrieved during bronchoscopic airway-clearance procedures, and radiographic improvement was observed over time. No rebleeding, barotrauma, or clinically meaningful changes in mean arterial pressure, central venous pressure, heart rate, or oxygen saturation were observed during IPV. This case suggests that IPV may have an adjunctive role in the management of obstructive atelectasis caused by retained clot material after pulmonary hemorrhage in a child with congenital heart disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":8026,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Pediatric Cardiology","volume":"19 4","pages":"425-428"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13475843/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148757374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amitabh Satsangi, Pratik K Jha, Sandeep Chakraborty, Akshay Kumar Bisoi
{"title":"Surgical repair in coexisting transposition of the great arteries with infracardiac obstructed total anomalous pulmonary venous connection.","authors":"Amitabh Satsangi, Pratik K Jha, Sandeep Chakraborty, Akshay Kumar Bisoi","doi":"10.4103/apc.apc_212_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/apc.apc_212_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Coexisting transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) and total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is a rare combination, with the infracardiac variety being more rare. So far, only a few cases are described in the literature with combined infracardiac TAPVC and d-TGA. We present a 4-month-old girl having TGA and obstructed infracardiac TAPVC with early left ventricle mass regression. She underwent successful complete surgical anatomical correction of this rare entity without postoperative mechanical circulatory support uneventfully. Simultaneous complete anatomical correction of TAPVC and d-TGA with arterial switch operation and common chamber to left atrium anastomosis can be done with excellent outcome even in late presentation with features of obstruction.</p>","PeriodicalId":8026,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Pediatric Cardiology","volume":"19 4","pages":"413-416"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13475830/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148757824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Malabika Maity, Ankit Garg, Sushil Azad, Soumit Roy, S Radhakrishnan, Samir Bhatia, Mudasir Ahmad
{"title":"One-year postintervention health-related physical fitness and quality of life among children and grown-ups with congenital heart disease: An analysis from a tertiary cardiac care hospital, India.","authors":"Malabika Maity, Ankit Garg, Sushil Azad, Soumit Roy, S Radhakrishnan, Samir Bhatia, Mudasir Ahmad","doi":"10.4103/apc.apc_16_26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/apc.apc_16_26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8026,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Pediatric Cardiology","volume":"19 4","pages":"461-462"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13475832/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148757789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prolonged road transport of a critically ill postcardiac neonate: A systems failure rather than an unavoidable outcome.","authors":"Ranganathan Ananthasubramanian, Rajesh Madavathazathil Gopalakrishnan","doi":"10.4103/apc.apc_51_26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/apc.apc_51_26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8026,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Pediatric Cardiology","volume":"19 4","pages":"459-460"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13475844/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148757560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lower airway changes in a neonate with cystic lesions: Anesthestic considerations.","authors":"Sneha Ann, T Krishna Prasad, G Dilip Kumar","doi":"10.4103/apc.apc_171_26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/apc.apc_171_26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8026,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Pediatric Cardiology","volume":"19 4","pages":"457-458"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13475846/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148757470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christopher Iskander, Mehmet Kucuk, Salvador Rodriguez Franco, Ryan Leahy, Jenny E Zablah, Gareth John Morgan
{"title":"Minimizing tricuspid valve damage during neonatal patent ductus arteriosus closure by implementing a change in procedural technique.","authors":"Christopher Iskander, Mehmet Kucuk, Salvador Rodriguez Franco, Ryan Leahy, Jenny E Zablah, Gareth John Morgan","doi":"10.4103/apc.apc_297_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/apc.apc_297_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to document the progression of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) following percutaneous patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure in preterm neonates weighing <2 kg following an institutional change in procedural technique.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Before June 1, 2021, the tricuspid valve was crossed with a glide catheter and glide wire. As of June 1, the tricuspid valve was crossed with a diagnostic catheter, microcatheter, and floppy 0.014\" wire. This retrospective single-center chart review of the progression of TR in ex-preterm infants weighing <2 kg following percutaneous PDA closure included cases from January 2019 to December 2022. Echocardiograms completed prior to and following the procedure were graded, and a comparison was made between the progression of TR in the old technique group (control) and the new technique group (treatment).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 58 patients who met the criteria during the study period. Median weight was 1.2 kg in the control group and 1.29 kg in the treatment group. The rate of TR progression was 32% (10/31) in the control group and 7% (2/27) in the treatment group. Both cases in the treatment group were progression from none/trivial to mild TR. Of the 10 cases that demonstrated progression in the control group, 4 progressed from none/trivial to mild and 6 progressed from none/trivial to moderate (<i>P</i>= 0.026).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite the small sample size, this change in technique does demonstrate less progression in TR. Further studies are warranted to assess the longitudinal natural history of TR caused by trauma during neonatal duct closure.</p>","PeriodicalId":8026,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Pediatric Cardiology","volume":"19 4","pages":"374-378"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13475833/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148757532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mild eccentric aortic regurgitation in bicuspid aortic valve causing anterior mitral leaflet perforation.","authors":"Rahul Nema, Arghadip Bose, Parag Barwad, Shyam Kumar Singh Thingnam","doi":"10.4103/apc.apc_362_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/apc.apc_362_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Type 0 bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) with mild aortic regurgitation (AR) is generally considered a benign lesion. We report two pediatric cases of type 0 BAV with mild eccentric AR causing a previously undescribed complication: anterior mitral leaflet (AML) aneurysm and perforation through a novel \"jet lesion\" mechanism. A 13-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy presented with palpitations and exertional dyspnea. Both had type 0 BAV with posteriorly or inferiorly directed mild eccentric AR. Transthoracic echocardiography identified a localized AML aneurysm with perforation resulting in severe secondary mitral regurgitation (MR). Inflammatory markers and blood cultures were negative, excluding infective endocarditis. Surgical exploration in one case confirmed a circular defect in the AML at the exact site where the AR jet impacted the leaflet. Pericardial patch repair was performed with successful restoration of mitral valve competence at 3-month follow-up. We propose that chronic low-velocity eccentric AR jets striking the AML induce endothelial denudation and localized myxomatous degeneration. Cyclic mechanical stress from regurgitant flow promotes progressive structural weakening, leading to aneurysm formation and eventual perforation with hemodynamically significant secondary MR. This observation challenges the assumption that mild AR in BAV is inconsequential. The temporal clustering of these cases suggests an underrecognized complication warranting heightened surveillance in BAV patients with posteriorly directed AR jets, regardless of AR severity. Systematic evaluation in larger cohorts is needed to clarify the prevalence, risk stratification, and optimal management strategies for this novel jet lesion complication in type 0 BAV disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":8026,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Pediatric Cardiology","volume":"19 4","pages":"446-449"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13475838/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148757609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jithin Reji George, Ratish Radhakrishnan, S Anandakuttan
{"title":"Aortic dissection distal to coarctation of the aorta with severe coronary artery disease: A case report and surgical review of a rare combination of adult congenital and acquired heart diseases.","authors":"Jithin Reji George, Ratish Radhakrishnan, S Anandakuttan","doi":"10.4103/apc.apc_306_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/apc.apc_306_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) persisting into adulthood is uncommon and may be complicated by hypertension and aortic pathology. Aortic dissection occurring distal to a coarctation segment in the presence of advanced coronary artery disease (CAD) is not uncommon, but its description in the literature - especially the management - is rarely reported. A 46-year-old male with no prior symptoms or history of comorbid illness presented with acute, tearing chest and back pain. Echocardiography revealed a CoA. Further evaluation with computed tomography angiography demonstrated a Stanford type B aortic dissection distal to the coarcted segment, and coronary angiography showed triple-vessel CAD. He underwent an open surgical repair with resection of the coarctation and Dacron graft replacement, along with triple coronary artery bypass grafting. Recovery was uneventful, and follow-up imaging confirmed durable repair and patent grafts. Vigilance for aortic complications in adults with uncorrected or residual coarctation is essential. Simultaneous repair of coarctation-associated dissection and coronary revascularization is feasible with meticulous planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":8026,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Pediatric Cardiology","volume":"19 4","pages":"429-431"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13475826/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148756964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beyond case reports: Moving toward high-quality, practice-changing, contextual research in congenital heart disease.","authors":"Debasis Das","doi":"10.4103/apc.apc_298_26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/apc.apc_298_26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8026,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Pediatric Cardiology","volume":"19 4","pages":"361-363"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13475828/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148756999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anatomical variants and innovative surgical approaches in juxtaductal aortic coarctation: Experience from a tertiary care center.","authors":"Deepak Yadav, Sakshi Chauhan, Arun Sharma, Akshay Kheni, Kulbhushan Saini, Rupesh Kumar","doi":"10.4103/apc.apc_344_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/apc.apc_344_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is the 6<sup>th</sup> most common congenital cardiac defect, characterized by a wide spectrum of aortic narrowing that ranges from a discrete constriction to diffuse tubular hypoplasia. This defect leads to obstruction of systemic blood flow and secondary hypertension. Although multiple surgical and endovascular techniques have been developed for the correction of CoA, each procedure has its merit and demerits. Despite their clinical success, these procedures are associated with several limitations. To address some of the documented limitations, we have developed a novel surgical technique specifically designed for pediatric CoA repair. This innovative approach minimizes prosthetic use, preserves native aortic tissue, and allows physiological adaptation with growth. Early clinical experience has demonstrated favorable results. Our innovative methods for the repair of CoA may improve outcomes in children with CoA.</p>","PeriodicalId":8026,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Pediatric Cardiology","volume":"19 4","pages":"422-424"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13475831/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148757314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}