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Alvise Guariento^1,2, Ilias P. Doulamis³, David Blitzer⁴, Claudia Cattapan², Massimo A. Padalino², Vladimiro L. Vida^2,*
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.15, No.3, pp. 127-139, 2020, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2020.012197
Abstract Background: In an effort to reduce postoperative trauma and achieve more cosmetic results, minimally invasive approaches to correct congenital heart anomalies have been recently proposed and increasingly adopted. Here we describe our experience for the past 23 years. Methods: Patients who underwent a surgical procedure between February 1996 and March 2019 with a minimally invasive approach for the correction of congenital heart disease in our center were included in this study. A statistical analysis was carried out to compare the results of the different minimally invasive techniques. A meta-analysis was conducted to compare our results in patients undergoing atrial septal… More >

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Jodi L. Feinberg¹, Frank Cecchin^1,2, Arianna Gonzalez¹, Emily Johnson², Dan G. Halpern^1,*
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.15, No.3, pp. 141-146, 2020, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2020.012039
Abstract Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) are likely at increased risk for complications of COVID-19. ACHD centers should prepare to deliver routine cardiac care and support for patients with COVID-19 safely at home, as the number of COVID-19 infections worldwide continues to increase. This brief report aims to share the strategies we have used in our ACHD program to manage and treat our patients during this global health crisis at one of the initial epicenters of the pandemic in New York City, and offer suggestions for preparation for ACHD clinicians. More >

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Maria Drakopoulou¹, George Oikonomou¹, Stergios Soulaidopoulos¹, Basil Thanopoulos², Konstantina Aggeli¹, Dimitrios Tousoulis¹, Konstantinos Toutouzas^1,*
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.15, No.3, pp. 147-151, 2020, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2020.011338
Abstract The percutaneous closure of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) is a well-established procedure. Currently available devices and delivery systems are designed to be used via the femoral venous route. However, an alternative approach needs to be considered in cases of congenital or acquired caval obstruction. We describe a successful transjugular closure of a moderate sized secundum ASD with the Cocoon Septal Occluder in a 37-year-old symptomatic woman with inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis, using a novel deployment technique to overcome difficulties, namely maintaining stable sheath position in the left atrium. Percutaneous closure of secundum ASDs via the transjugular approach… More >

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Tânia Branco Mano^1,*, João Ferreira Reis¹, Ana Figueiredo Agapito¹, André Monteiro¹, Mário Oliveira¹, Luísa Moura Branco¹, José Fragata², Fátima Pinto³, Rui Cruz Ferreira¹, Lídia de Sousa¹
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.15, No.3, pp. 153-162, 2020, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2020.011500
Abstract Introduction: Due to the low prevalence and wide variation of severity of Ebstein’s Anomaly (EA), long-term follow-up data are scarce. The aim was to evaluate the long-term outcome of an adult population with EA. Methods: Retrospective analysis of EA adults followed in the past 42 years in a tertiary congenital heart disease outpatient clinic. Predictors of complications and mortality were assessed. Results: We studied 53 patients: 53% females, mean age 46 ± 19 years, 36% cyanotic, 55% diagnosed at adult age. Tricuspid regurgitation was moderate or severe in 33% and 46%, respectively, and during follow-up (mean 12 ± 10… More >

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Nicolas Kluger^1,2, Philippe Charlier^3,4, Antonio Perciaccante^3,5,*
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.15, No.3, pp. 163-165, 2020, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2020.012394
Abstract Introduction: Visual narratives such as manga, comics and cartoons can play an important role in educating readers on various aspects of life including medicine and disabilities. Methods: We reviewed the animated series entitled “Captain Tsubasa”, focusing our analysis on the episodes which introduced the character Jun Misugi, a football player suffering from an unspecified congenital heart disease (CHD). Discussion: For a child with a CHD, the practice of sports could be risky but also an opportunity to improve heart function and reach personal fulfillment. CHD have an important impact on children’s quality of life, and sports participation has beneficial effects… More >

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Federica Dellafiore¹, Serena Francesca Flocco¹, Cristina Arrigoni², Serena Barello³, Tiziana Nania¹, Maria Giovanna Russo⁴, Berardo Sarubbi⁵, Arianna Magon¹, Francesco Pittella¹, Massimo Chessa⁶, Rosario Caruso^1,*
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.15, No.3, pp. 167-180, 2020, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2020.012438
Abstract Aims: This study aimed at providing an Italian short version of the ‘healthcare needs scale for youth with congenital heart disease’ (I-HNS-CHD-s), describing its construct validity and reliability. Methods: A multi-method and multi-phase design were adopted. Phase one referred to the cultural-linguistic validation of the original scale into Italian. Phase two tasted content and face validity of the Italian-translated scale. Phase three included the psychometric validation process of scale, encompassed two different steps: first cross-sectional data collection (sample A) purposed at determining the psychometric characteristics of the I-HNS-CHD-s, using an exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Then, a second round of cross-sectional… More >

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