Congenital Heart Disease

Original Contribution

Intravascular Ultrasound for Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Interventions in Congenital Heart Disease

04/01/2021

Samantha A. Kops, MD¹; Danielle Strah, MD¹; Kwan S. Lee, MD²; Michael D. Seckeler, MD, MSc³

Samantha A. Kops, MD1; Danielle Stra...

The goal of this study was to determine the utility of intravascular ultrasound for patients with congenital heart disease and pulmonary vein stenosis.

The goal of this study was to...

04/01/2021

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Aortic Valve Morphology Correlates With Left Ventricular Systolic Function and Outcome in Children With Congenital Aortic Stenosis Prior to Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty

09/01/2016

Kevin Gao, MD; Ritu Sachdeva, MD; Bryan H. Goldstein, MD; Sean Lang, MD; Christopher J. Petit, MD

Kevin Gao, MD; Ritu Sachdeva, MD; B...

We sought to determine the relationship between aortic valve morphology and left ventricular (LV) systolic function in children with aortic stenosis (AS) prior to balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV).

We sought to determine the...

09/01/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Effectiveness of Alcohol Septal Ablation in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Versus Without Extreme Septal Hypertrophy

03/01/2016

Yin-Jian Yang, MD¹; Chao-Mei Fan, MD¹; Jin-Qing Yuan, MD²; Zhi-Min Wang, MD³; Fu-Jian Duan, MD³; Shu-Bin Qiao, MD²; Shi-Jie You, MD²; Jian-Song Yuan, MD²; Feng-Huan Hu, MD²; Wei-Xian Yang, MD²; Xi-Ying Guo, MD¹; Yi-Shi Li, MD¹

Yin-Jian Yang, MD1; Chao-Mei Fan, MD...

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of alcohol septal ablation in patients with vs without extreme septal hypertrophy.

This study aimed to compare the...

03/01/2016

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Side-by-Side Comparison of LAA Occlusion Performance With the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug and Amplatzer Amulet

12/30/2015

Ali Abualsaud, MD¹; Xavier Freixa, MD, PhD²; Apostolos Tzikas, MD, PhD³; Jason Chan, MD¹; Patrick Garceau, MD¹; Ars√®ne Basmadjian, MD¹; R√©da Ibrahim, MD¹

Ali Abualsaud, MD1; Xavier Freixa, M...

A comparison of the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug with the Amplatzer Amulet for left atrial appendage occlusion.

A comparison of the Amplatzer...

12/30/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Safety and Efficacy of Transcatheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus With Severe Mitral Regurgitation in Adults

12/30/2015

Zhongkai Wang, MD^*; Tao Chen, MD^*; Liang Chen, MD; Yongwen Qin,MD; Xianxian Zhao, MD

Zhongkai Wang, MD*; Tao Chen, MD*; ...

A report on the safety and efficacy of transcatheter PDA closure in adult patients with severe mitral regurgitation.

A report on the safety and...

12/30/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

The Impact of Short or Long Transcatheter Occluder Waist Lengths on Postprocedure Complete Atrioventricular Block: A Retrospective Study

11/01/2015

Yong Zhou, MD^*; Yongwen Qin, MD^*; Xianxian Zhao, MD^*; Xilong Lang, MD; Ni Zhu, MD; Yuan Bai, MD; Xing Zheng, MD; Zhifu Guo, MD; Hong Wu, MD

Yong Zhou, MD*; Yongwen Qin, MD*; X...

Complete atrioventricular block (cAVB) is considered the most serious adverse event after transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD). This study evaluates the incidence of postprocedure cAVB and its relationship with different...

Complete atrioventricular block...

11/01/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Closure of Long-Tunnel PFOs With the Coherex Flatstent EF – A Tailored Approach

09/02/2015

Markus Reinthaler, MD¹; Suneil K. Aggarwal, MD²; Aral Mert, MD²; Santi Lim, MD²; Carsten Skurk, MD¹; Ulf Landmesser, MD¹; Michael J. Mullen, MD²

Markus Reinthaler, MD1; Suneil K. Ag...

Despite rapid progress in device technologies for PFO closure over the past decade, long-tunnel anatomies still constitute a challenge. The present study investigated the performance of a novel in-tunnel device (Flatstent EF; Coherex Medical)...

Despite rapid progress in device...

09/02/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Clinical Performance of the New Gore Septal Occluder in Patent Foramen Ovale Closure: A Single-Center Experience

09/02/2015

Paolo Sganzerla, MD¹; Mauro Rondi, MD¹; Andrea Pavone, MD¹; Eleonora Aiolfi, MD¹; Adele Facchinetti, MD¹; Alfonso Funaro, MD²; Paola Negrini, MD¹

Paolo Sganzerla, MD1; Mauro Rondi, M...

Several progressively refined percutaneous devices for patent foramen ovale closure have been recently developed. We describe our single-center experience with the new Gore septal occluder.

Several progressively refined...

09/02/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Identification of Risk Factors for Arrhythmia Post Transcatheter Closure of Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect

07/30/2015

Yifei Li, MD^1,2,4*; Yimin Hua, MD^1,2,3*; Jie Fang, MD⁵; Chaomin Wan, MD^1,2,3; Chuan Wang, MD^1,2,4; Kaiyu Zhou, MD^1,2,3

Yifei Li, MD1,2,4*; Yimin Hua, MD1,2...

Arrhythmias are frequently observed after transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect. Independent risk factors associated with postclosure arrhythmias are still elusive; the current study aimed to identify such risk...

Arrhythmias are frequently...

07/30/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Case Study

Fluoroless Catheter Ablation in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease

12/29/2014

Bhavya Trivedi, MD, PhD
Director, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Electrophysiology
Florida Hospital for Children
Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute, Orlando, Florida

Bhavya Trivedi, MD, PhD Director, Ped...

Dr Trivedi describes a case in which an infant with congenital heart disease and other medical conditions underwent successful ablation of incessant atrial arrhythmias that could not be controlled with medical management.

Dr Trivedi describes a case in...

12/29/2014

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