{"title":"Modified Echocardiographic views for concordant atrio-ventricular connection with discordant ventriculo-arterial connection or double outlet right ventricle and sub-pulmonary ventricular septal defect.","authors":"S Mishra","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"9 3","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232579/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30488447","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":"Surgical closure of patent ductus arteriosus in pre-term babies.","authors":"P Valentík, Ic Omeje, R Poruban, M Sagát, M Nosál","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To present by illustration the surgical options in neonatal PDA closure with emphasis on clip application.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Photo/video-documentation of surgical closure of PDA in a neonate by clip application coupled with free-hand drawings showing PDA closure by ligation and division. Review of 38 neonates undergoing surgical PDA closure in our institution between 1998 and 2006.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall survival following surgery was 100%. There was one case of residual PDA and three postoperative complications - 2 cases of pneumothorax and one chylothorax.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The outcome of surgical closure of PDA in neonates is very good with zero mortality in our series and only few postoperative complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"9 2","pages":"27-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232578/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30488446","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":"The Amplatzer duct occluder for PDA closure: indications, technique of implantation and clinical outcome.","authors":"W Boehm, M Emmel, N Sreeram","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Following its introduction into clinical practice, the Amplatzer duct occluder (ADO) has achieved a definite place in the armamentarium of the interventional cardiologist for the closure of moderate to large sized PDAs. The device combines ease of use, including retrievability and repositioning when required, and a high occlusion rate (>99% complete occlusion of PDA within 6 months of implant, with the majority of occlusions occurring within 24 hours of implant). Possible complications, such as device embolization, protrusion of the retention disc of the device into the aorta producing aortic obstruction, or obstruction of a branch pulmonary artery by the device are also uncommon and can be avoided by choosing the appropriate sized device (with the pulmonary end of the device being 2mm larger in diameter than the minimum measured ductal diameter), and paying scrupulous attention to technique of deployment. The device can be safely deployed in infants >3.5 kg, and can currently close PDAs of upto 11 to 12mm in minimum diameter. A brief description of the device, the technique of implantation, and the clinical results to date are provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"9 2","pages":"16-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232577/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30488445","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":"Flipper coil closure of patent ductus arteriosus.","authors":"V Grech, Jv Degiovanni","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus is now a well established therapeutic option. In this paper, we illustrate step by step the technique of Flipper coil closure of small (<3mm) ducts.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"9 2","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232576/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30488444","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":"Pulse oximetry screening for clinically unrecognized critical congenital heart disease in the newborns.","authors":"C Ruangritnamchai, W Bunjapamai, B Pongpanich","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine the incidence of clinically unrecognized critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) in the newborns by using pulse oximetric screening.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Pulse oximetry was performed on clinically normal newborns at 24-48 hours of age. If screening oxygen saturation (SpO(2)) was below 95%, echocardiography was then performed. Data regarding true and false positives as well as negatives were collected and analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pulse-oximetric screening was performed on 1847 clinically normal newborns. Low SpO2 (<95%) was found in three babies two of them had CCHD, including one with transposition of the great vessels, one with complete atrioventricular canal with moderate tricuspid regurgitation (sensitivity: 100%; specificity: 99.8%; positive predictive value: 100%; negative predictive value: 100%; accuracy: 99.8%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In addition to routine physical examination in the newborn infants pulse oximetry may improve the early diagnosis CCHD in the newborn. If oxygen saturation in clinically normal newborns is below 95% at 24-48 hours of age, referral to a cardiology unit is suggested.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"9 1","pages":"10-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232575/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30489126","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":"Normal adult echocardiography - apical views.","authors":"O Aquilina, H Felice, A Fenech, V Grech","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children with congenital heart disease will grow into adults who may also develop adult heart disease. This article is reviews the adult two and four chamber echocardiographic views, and is a continuation of the our previous article which dealt with the parasternal views.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"9 1","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232574/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30489125","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}
Gouder M Formosa, M Bailey, C Barbara, C Muscat, V Grech
{"title":"Mycoplasma pneumonia - an unusual cause of acute myocarditis in childhood.","authors":"Gouder M Formosa, M Bailey, C Barbara, C Muscat, V Grech","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mycoplasma pneumoniae is primarily a respiratory pathogen but may affect exhibit a diverse range of presentations from asymptomatic infection to life threatening conditions. Myocarditis of varying severity is an unusual complication. We report a 6 year old with mycoplasma myocarditis, a rare age for such a presentation, and who responded well to treatment with no sequelae. Serological testing for Mycoplasma pneumoniae should be part of the routine work-up for myocarditis.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"8 4","pages":"7-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232565/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30489124","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":"Severe dilated cardiomyopathy as an unusual finding in a young infant with mucolipidosis type 2.","authors":"P Mueller, A Moeckel, I Daehnert","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A neonate presented with mucopolysaccharidosis-like phenotypic expression and typical signs of dysostosis multiplex but without urinary excretion of glycosaminoglycans. Investigations of lysosomal enzymes in cultured fibroblasts revealed a mucolipidosis type 2, known as I-cell disease. We describe the fatal course of the patient due to complications of an uncommon dilated cardiomyopathy in this rare disease and discuss the pathogenesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"8 4","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232566/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30489123","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":"Normal adult echocardiography - parasternal views.","authors":"O Aquilina, H Felice, A Fenech, V Grech","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children with congenital heart disease will grow into adults who may also develop adult heart disease. This article attempts to familiarise practitioners that usually deal with congenital heart disease with the conventional views that are obtained during adult echocardiography.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"8 3","pages":"7-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232563/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30489122","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}