Background Repaired coarctation of the aorta (CoA)—either simple or as part of complex congenital heart disease—can be associated with long‐term sequelae such as recoarctation of the aorta (reCoA) or arterial hypertension. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for requiring reintervention for reCoA in patients with simple as well as complex bi‐ and univentricular types of congenital heart disease. Methods Data on patients with a diagnosis of CoA were retrieved from the SWEDCON (Swe…

Thoracic aortic atresia in adults represents a rare and extreme manifestation of aortic coarctation, marked by complete luminal occlusion and frequently compensated by extensive collateral circulation. This narrative review critically evaluates existing literature and institutional experience concerning surgical and endovascular repair strategies for aortic atresia, synthesizing evidence from related aortic arch pathologies due to the absence of direct comparative studies. Both treatment modalities—open surgical r…

A computational framework for clinically feasible patient-specific prediction of mitral valve hemodynamics was developed and validated in vivo in the largest cohort presented to date. Computational time was acceptable for clinical planning. This is a step towards personalized surgical planning of valve repair and an increased understanding of the hemodynamics and mitral valve function after intervention.

Abstract OBJECTIVES Pulmonary valve implantation (PVI) is common in children with congenital heart disease particularly as they get older. While surgical PVI (SPVI) was the mainstay of treatment for years, percutaneous PVI (PPVI) has evolved into a popular treatment option. The aim of our study was to evaluate the rate of prosthetic pulmonary valve infectious endocarditis (PPVIE) between these two modes of intervention. METHODS Retrospective, single-centre review of paediatric patients at a tertiary referral centr…

Background Recurrent coarctation of the aorta (re-CoA) is a well-known although not fully understood complication after surgical repair, typically occurring in 10%–20% of cases within months after discharge. Objectives To (1) characterize geometry of the aortic arch and blood flow from pre-discharge magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in neonates after CoA repair; and (2) compare these measures between patients that developed re-CoA within 12 months after repair and patients who did not. Methods Neonates needing CoA …