Title of article
Late recognition and transcatheter closure of ventriculopulmonary artery shunts in Fontan patients
Author/Authors
Kasem, Mohamed Yorkshire Heart Centre - Leeds General Infirmary - Leeds - United Kingdom , Bentham, Jamie Yorkshire Heart Centre - Leeds General Infirmary - Leeds - United Kingdom , Delle Donne, Grazia Yorkshire Heart Centre - Leeds General Infirmary - Leeds - United Kingdom , Deri, Antigoni Yorkshire Heart Centre - Leeds General Infirmary - Leeds - United Kingdom , Generali, Tomasso Yorkshire Heart Centre - Leeds General Infirmary - Leeds - United Kingdom , Thomson, John Yorkshire Heart Centre - Leeds General Infirmary - Leeds - United Kingdom
Pages
2
From page
332
To page
333
Abstract
In Fontan patients, the persistence of ventriculopulmonary
flow is known to cause Fontan circuit pressure elevation and
early failure (1, 2). Recognizing this issue can be challenging,
until the failure is heralded. Early closure of the shunt may restore the hemodynamics. Here we describe the natural history of
untreated ventriculopulmonary shunts in the circulation and the
clinical benefits derived from transcatheter closure.
Keywords
Congenital heart disease , Fontan , CP shunt , ventriculo-pulmonary communication
Journal title
The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology: Andolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi
Serial Year
2019
Record number
2601724
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