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View article: The Atrioventricular and Ventriculo-arterial Junctions: A Clinical Perspective for Electrophysiological and Structural Intervention. Part 1: The Atrioventricular Junctions
The Atrioventricular and Ventriculo-arterial Junctions: A Clinical Perspective for Electrophysiological and Structural Intervention. Part 1: The Atrioventricular Junctions Open
An in-depth knowledge of the anatomy of the atrioventricular and ventriculo-arterial junctions of the heart is necessary for the safe implementation of transcatheter approaches for electrophysiological and structural intervention. In the f…
View article: The Atrioventricular and Ventriculo-arterial Junctions: A Clinical Perspective for Electrophysiological and Structural Intervention. Part 2: The Ventriculo-arterial Junctions
The Atrioventricular and Ventriculo-arterial Junctions: A Clinical Perspective for Electrophysiological and Structural Intervention. Part 2: The Ventriculo-arterial Junctions Open
An in-depth knowledge of the anatomy of the atrioventricular and ventriculo-arterial junctions of the heart is necessary for the safe implementation of transcatheter approaches for electrophysiological and structural intervention. In the s…
View article: The need for precision when describing the aortic root
The need for precision when describing the aortic root Open
Our commentary addresses the issues raised with two manuscripts published in the Special Issue of the Journal edited by Professor de Paulis about the surgical approach to the aortic root. It is unquestionable that appropriate surgical trea…
View article: Reaching consensus as to how knowledge of development underscores our understanding of deficient ventricular septation
Reaching consensus as to how knowledge of development underscores our understanding of deficient ventricular septation Open
Some of us recently discussed the problems existing in describing the channels that permit interventricular shunting. We offered suggestions for improvement, particularly when assessing the channel that is found when both arterial trunks a…
View article: Regionalization of the atria for 3D electroanatomical mapping, cardiac imaging, and computational modelling: a clinical consensus statement of the European Heart Rhythm Association and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging of the ESC
Regionalization of the atria for 3D electroanatomical mapping, cardiac imaging, and computational modelling: a clinical consensus statement of the European Heart Rhythm Association and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging of the ESC Open
This clinical consensus document proposes standardized atrial segments for 3D imaging, electroanatomical mapping and computational modelling, based on anatomical, electrophysiological and clinical considerations, with precise definitions o…
View article: The Anatomy of the Atrioventricular Node
The Anatomy of the Atrioventricular Node Open
The anatomical arrangement of the atrioventricular node has been likened to a riddle wrapped up in an enigma. There are several reasons for this alleged mystery, not least the marked variability in structure between different species. Lack…
View article: Personalized Diagnoses for Those Born with Congenitally Malformed Hearts
Personalized Diagnoses for Those Born with Congenitally Malformed Hearts Open
Background/Objectives: It is increasingly realized that the advances in diagnosis and treatment for those born with congenitally malformed hearts have now resulted in avoidance of morbidity being equally as important as avoiding postoperat…
View article: Revisiting the Atrioventricular Conduction Axis for the 21st Century
Revisiting the Atrioventricular Conduction Axis for the 21st Century Open
In this review, we summarise the ongoing debate surrounding the anatomy of the atrioventricular conduction axis and its relevance to pacing. We highlight previous disagreements and emphasise the importance of understanding the anatomical l…
View article: Common arterial trunk with pulmonary atresia
Common arterial trunk with pulmonary atresia Open
We report two congenitally malformed hearts found at autopsy to have common arterial trunk and pulmonary atresia. Both exhibited usual atrial arrangement, along with concordant atrioventricular connections. In one case, the common arterial…
View article: The Atrioventricular Conduction Axis in Man and Mouse
The Atrioventricular Conduction Axis in Man and Mouse Open
Those using the mouse for the purposes of electrophysiological research presume that the morphology of the conduction axis is comparable with the human arrangement. As yet, however, to the best of our knowledge, no direct comparison has be…
View article: The Atrioventricular Conduction Axis in Man and Mouse
The Atrioventricular Conduction Axis in Man and Mouse Open
Those using the mouse for the purposes of electrophysiological research presume that the morphology of the conduction axis is comparable with the human arrangement. As yet, however, to the best of our knowledge, no direct comparison has be…
View article: Are paediatric cardiology textbooks obsolete in the current digital era?
Are paediatric cardiology textbooks obsolete in the current digital era? Open
Introduction: With the rise of online references, podcasts, webinars, self-test tools, and social media, it is worthwhile to understand whether textbooks continue to provide value in medical education, and to assess the capacity they serve…
View article: Revisiting the anatomy of the left ventricle in the light of knowledge of its development
Revisiting the anatomy of the left ventricle in the light of knowledge of its development Open
Despite centuries of investigation, certain aspects of left ventricular anatomy remain either controversial or uncertain. We make no claims to have resolved these issues, but our review, based on our current knowledge of development, hopef…
View article: What Is the Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome?
What Is the Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome? Open
View article: How best can we name the channels seen in the setting of deficient ventricular septation? – CORRIGENDUM
How best can we name the channels seen in the setting of deficient ventricular septation? – CORRIGENDUM Open
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View article: How best can we name the channels seen in the setting of deficient ventricular septation?
How best can we name the channels seen in the setting of deficient ventricular septation? Open
Surgical repair of channels between the ventricles is enhanced when the surgeon knows precisely where to place a patch, or baffle, so as to restore septal integrity. The paediatric cardiologist should provide the necessary information. Com…
View article: The Atrioventricular Conduction Axis Revisited for the 21st Century
The Atrioventricular Conduction Axis Revisited for the 21st Century Open
Although first described in the final decade of the 19th century, the axis responsible for atrioventricular conduction has long been the source of multiple controversies. Some of these continue to reverberate. When first described by His, …
View article: The Atrioventricular Conduction Axis Revisited for the 21st Century
The Atrioventricular Conduction Axis Revisited for the 21st Century Open
Although first described in the final decade of the 19th century, the axis responsible for atrioventricular conduction has long been the source of multiple controversies. Some of these continue to reverberate. When first described by His, …
View article: Revisiting the anatomy of the right ventricle in the light of knowledge of its development
Revisiting the anatomy of the right ventricle in the light of knowledge of its development Open
Controversies continue regarding several aspects of the anatomy of the morphologically right ventricle. There is disagreement as to whether the ventricle should be assessed in bipartite or tripartite fashion, and the number of leaflets to …
View article: Which Phenotypes Should We Include in the Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome?
Which Phenotypes Should We Include in the Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome? Open
The recent special issue of the World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery devoted to hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and its related anomalies, contained significant information of great clinical relevance. Very little atte…
View article: Expert Consensus Statement: Anatomy, Imaging, and Nomenclature of Congenital Aortic Root Malformations
Expert Consensus Statement: Anatomy, Imaging, and Nomenclature of Congenital Aortic Root Malformations Open
View article: Expert Consensus Statement: Anatomy, Imaging, and Nomenclature of Congenital Aortic Root Malformations
Expert Consensus Statement: Anatomy, Imaging, and Nomenclature of Congenital Aortic Root Malformations Open
Over the past 2 decades, several categorizations have been proposed for the abnormalities of the aortic root. These schemes have mostly been devoid of input from specialists of congenital cardiac disease. The aim of this review is to provi…
View article: What Is the Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome?
What Is the Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome? Open
As yet, there is no agreed definition for the so-called “hypoplastic left heart syndrome”. Even its origin remains contentious. Noonan and Nadas, who as far as we can establish first grouped together patients as belonging to a “syndrome” i…
View article: Vulnerability of the ventricular conduction axis during transcatheter aortic valvar implantation: A translational pathologic study
Vulnerability of the ventricular conduction axis during transcatheter aortic valvar implantation: A translational pathologic study Open
The ventricular components of the conduction axis remain vulnerable following transcatheter aortic valvar replacement. We aimed to describe features which may be used accurately by interventionalists to predict the precise location of the …
View article: Techniques and Pitfalls of Coronary Arterial Reimplantation in Anatomical Correction of Transposition
Techniques and Pitfalls of Coronary Arterial Reimplantation in Anatomical Correction of Transposition Open
Background and Aim : We assessed the anatomical variations in coronary arterial patterns relative to the techniques of reimplantation in the setting of the arterial switch operation, relating the variations to influences on outcomes. Metho…
View article: The Significance of Ventricular Topology in the Analysis of Congenitally Malformed Hearts
The Significance of Ventricular Topology in the Analysis of Congenitally Malformed Hearts Open
There are still confusing descriptions of how congenitally malformed hearts should be categorised, even in their simplest forms. Despite repeated attempts toward a unified and simplified analysis, morphologists and clinicians continue to u…
View article: Recognising the remnants of the left venous valve
Recognising the remnants of the left venous valve Open
This is an invited commentary. I did not think abstracts were required for commentaries.
View article: Words and how we use them -- which is to be the master?
Words and how we use them -- which is to be the master? Open
This is an invited commentary and does not need a commentary.
View article: Lodewyk H.S. van Mierop (March 31, 1927–October 17, 2021): a true giant
Lodewyk H.S. van Mierop (March 31, 1927–October 17, 2021): a true giant Open
We honour a great man and a true giant. Lodewyk H.S. van Mierop (March 31, 1927 – October 17, 2021), known as Bob, was not only a Paediatric Cardiologist but also a dedicated Scientist. He made many significant and ground-breaking contribu…
View article: Surgical implications of variations in the anatomy of the aortic root
Surgical implications of variations in the anatomy of the aortic root Open
Introducing their recent experience with the technically demanding valvar-sparing surgery on the aortic root, Oishi et al. [1] emphasize that ‘the surgeon must have sound knowledge of the anatomy and function of the aortic valve’. Better h…