{"title":"Echocardiographic recognition of a criss-cross heart with double outlet right ventricle.","authors":"A M Taksande","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Crisscross heart (CCH) is a rare cardiac malformation characterized by crossing of the inflow streams of the two ventricles due to an apparent twisting of the heart about its long axis. The developmental mechanisms and causes of CCH are remaining unknown. Neonates mainly presents with cyanosis and a systolic murmur. We herein present a case of CCH with concordant atrioventriculo connections with double outlet right ventricle (DORV) which was diagnosed by echocardiography. </p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"15 2","pages":"3-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3669543/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31574840","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}
B Patel, Jc Coyle, E Poe, C Rosenbloom, Rm Stevens, Js Coren, S Ge, Ic Mesia, A Moulick, A Toib
{"title":"Three dimensional rotational angiography imaging of double aortic arch vascular ring.","authors":"B Patel, Jc Coyle, E Poe, C Rosenbloom, Rm Stevens, Js Coren, S Ge, Ic Mesia, A Moulick, A Toib","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Three dimensional (3D) rotational angiography is a technique used increasingly for imaging in congenital heart disease.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We describe the use of this technique for imaging of double aortic arch vascular ring and discuss the advantages of this modality.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>3D rotational angiography is an excellent tool for imaging of various vascular anomalies. It provides high quality accurate images through a quick and safe procedure.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"15 1","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3663154/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31468141","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":"Prenatal Diagnosis and Postnatal Follow-up of congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries and recurrent supraventricular tachycardia.","authors":"Ae Kibar, O Hallioglu, S Erdem, I Celik","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The prenatal sonographic diagnosis of congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA), a rare form of congenital heart disease is very difficult. A24-year-old woman was referred to our center at 28 weeks' gestationbecause of suspected fetal cardiac anomalies. We report a case of ccTGA with supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular septal defect, pulmonary valve stenosis, tricuspid valvar displacement and moderate tricuspid regurgitation during her pregnancy. The combined presence of SVT and ccTGA are occasionally present in the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"15 1","pages":"7-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3663155/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31468142","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":"Spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage due to coarctation of aorta and intraspinal collaterals: a rare presentation.","authors":"K V A Devara, S Joseph, S C Uppu","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The occurrence of spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) in association with coarctation of thoracic aorta and absence of intracranial aneurysm is a rare association. In spontaneous SAH, the predominant cause is intracranial aneurysmal rupture. This report describes a case of a 40 year-old male who presented with SAH and was incidentally diagnosed to have coarctation of aorta (CoA) with intraspinal collaterals on further work up. This case demonstrates the importance of detailed evaluation of patients with spontaneous SAH on whom common aetiologies have been ruled out.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"14 4","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3663148/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31468139","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":"Pacemaker-associated cyanosis in an adolescent: The answer hiding behind shadows.","authors":"Sg Wittekind, Jc Salerno, Ae Rubio","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lead thrombosis is a recognized complication of permanent transvenous pacemaker (PM) implantation. We present the interesting case of an adolescent with a dual-chamber PM presenting with fatigue and hypoxemia. Due to limitations of various imaging modalities, the diagnosis was difficult. She was eventually diagnosed with intracardiac PM lead thrombi obstructing tricuspid valve inflow. The pediatric literature on PM lead thrombosis is also briefly reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"14 4","pages":"6-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3663149/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31468140","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":"Pulmonary valvulotomy in a fetus with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum: First experience in Turkey.","authors":"Tb Polat, N Danısman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The mortality and morbidity of children with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (PA/IVS) is closely related with right ventricle hypoplasia and its consequent hemodynamics. Prenatal intervention for fetuses with PA/IVS has the potential to improve growth of the RV and the prospect of a biventricular outcome after birth. Successful valvulotomy of the pulmonary valve (PV) was performed in a fetus with PA/IVS at 28 weeks. Following the procedure there was an improvement in fetal hemodynamics. In utero perforation and dilation of the PV in midgestation fetuses with PA/IVS is technically feasible. Our initial results are promising and may be associated with improved right heart growth and postnatal outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"14 3","pages":"6-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3663157/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31468138","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":"Gastric pseudoaneurysm in the setting of Loey's Dietz Syndrome.","authors":"Ml Likes, Ta Johnston","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"14 3","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3663156/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31468137","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 origins of the Ross operation.","authors":"J Somerville","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"14 2","pages":"3-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3663151/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31468136","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":"Images in Paediatric Cardiology - just preteen.","authors":"V Grech","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":89564,"journal":{"name":"Images in paediatric cardiology","volume":"14 2","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3663150/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"31468135","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}