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View article: Effect of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors on ventricular function in systemic right ventricular failure
Effect of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors on ventricular function in systemic right ventricular failure Open
Background Systemic right ventricle (sRV) patients are at an increased risk of developing heart failure. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) could be a valuable treatment option. This study investigated the changes in ventri…
View article: Sacubitril/valsartan is associated with improvements in quality of life in adult congenital heart disease patients with systemic right ventricular failure
Sacubitril/valsartan is associated with improvements in quality of life in adult congenital heart disease patients with systemic right ventricular failure Open
Background Short-term improvements in quality of life (QOL) have been reported in adult congenital heart disease patients with systemic right ventricle (sRV) failure after treatment with sacubitril/valsartan. This study aimed to evaluate t…
View article: Histological assessment of the shared vascular wall in anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries with an interarterial course
Histological assessment of the shared vascular wall in anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries with an interarterial course Open
Background In anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) an intramural segment is present if the proximal AAOCA courses through the aortic wall. This is defined as a shared tunica media of the aorta and AAOCA in the ‘intramural s…
View article: Adult patients with univentricular physiology after Fontan palliation: prevalence and percutaneous closure of veno-venous collaterals
Adult patients with univentricular physiology after Fontan palliation: prevalence and percutaneous closure of veno-venous collaterals Open
Background The Fontan operation resulted in improved survival of patients with congenital heart defects not equipped to sustain a biventricular circulation. Long-term complications are common. Veno-venous collaterals (VVC) can have both po…
View article: Fractional flow reserve in anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries to evaluate hemodynamic consequences of high risk anatomical features
Fractional flow reserve in anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries to evaluate hemodynamic consequences of high risk anatomical features Open
Introduction In patients with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) fractional flow reserve (FFR) can be performed for further risk stratification of myocardial ischemia and sudden cardiac death. The aim of this study was to…
View article: Neo-aortic dimensions and coronary take-off angle in adolescent and young adult patients with transposition of the great arteries after the arterial switch operation
Neo-aortic dimensions and coronary take-off angle in adolescent and young adult patients with transposition of the great arteries after the arterial switch operation Open
Objective Aim of this study was (1) to assess the relation between neo-aortic dimensions and coronary angle take-off in adult patients with transposition of the great arteries (TGA) late after the arterial switch operation (ASO) and (2) to…
View article: Late follow-up of neo-aortic dimensions and coronary arteries in adult patients after the arterial switch operation
Late follow-up of neo-aortic dimensions and coronary arteries in adult patients after the arterial switch operation Open
This study reports a prevalence of 43 % of neo-aortic dilatation, 6 % of interarterial coronary course and 27 % for acute coronary take-off angle (<30°) at a median term of 21.0 years post ASO. All patients with a neo-aortic re-interventio…
View article: Percutaneous closure of veno-venous collaterals in adult patients with univentricular physiology after Fontan palliation: Single centre experience and systematic review
Percutaneous closure of veno-venous collaterals in adult patients with univentricular physiology after Fontan palliation: Single centre experience and systematic review Open
VVC typically connect the tributaries of the vena cava inferior and/or superior with the pulmonary veins. Low Fontan pressures do not exclude the presence of VVC. Percutaneous closure of VVC is technically feasible, safe, and associated wi…
View article: Catheter-Based Techniques for Addressing Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation in Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patients: A Descriptive Cohort
Catheter-Based Techniques for Addressing Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation in Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patients: A Descriptive Cohort Open
Introduction: Increasing survival of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients comes at the price of a range of late complications—arrhythmias, heart failure, and valvular dysfunction. Transcatheter valve interventions have become a l…
View article: The potential of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors for the treatment of systemic right ventricular failure in adults with congenital heart disease
The potential of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors for the treatment of systemic right ventricular failure in adults with congenital heart disease Open
Aims Given the compelling evidence on the effectiveness of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) in the conventional heart failure population, SGLT2i deserve exploration in systemic right ventricular (sRV) failure. The initial…
View article: Tolerability and beneficial effects of sacubitril/valsartan on systemic right ventricular failure
Tolerability and beneficial effects of sacubitril/valsartan on systemic right ventricular failure Open
Objective Patients with a systemic right ventricle (sRV) in the context of transposition of the great arteries (TGA) after atrial switch or congenitally corrected TGA (ccTGA) are prone to sRV dysfunction. Pharmacological options for sRV fa…
View article: Cardiac Fibrosis and Innervation State in Uncorrected and Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: A Postmortem Histological Analysis and Systematic Review
Cardiac Fibrosis and Innervation State in Uncorrected and Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: A Postmortem Histological Analysis and Systematic Review Open
In the transposition of the great arteries (TGA), alterations in hemodynamics and oxygen saturation could result in fibrotic remodeling, but histological studies are scarce. We aimed to investigate fibrosis and innervation state in the ful…
View article: Step forward in early recognition of systemic sclerosis: data from the Leiden CCISS cohort
Step forward in early recognition of systemic sclerosis: data from the Leiden CCISS cohort Open
Background Since 2009, Dutch patients with a confirmed diagnosis/suspicion of systemic sclerosis (SSc) can be referred to the Leiden Combined Care in Systemic Sclerosis (CCISS) cohort. This study evaluated whether early recognition of SSc …
View article: Contemporary Management Strategies of Baffle Leaks in Adults with a Failing Systemic Right Ventricle Late after Atrial Switch: A Case Series and Literature Overview
Contemporary Management Strategies of Baffle Leaks in Adults with a Failing Systemic Right Ventricle Late after Atrial Switch: A Case Series and Literature Overview Open
Baffle leaks are a frequently encountered and often overlooked complication after the atrial switch procedure for transposition of the great arteries. Baffle leaks are present in up to 50% of non-selected patients, and while they initially…
View article: A percutaneous treatment strategy of an adult patient with a bicuspid aortic valve, coarctation of the aorta, and an exceptionally large aneurysm of a collateral artery: Case report and literature overview
A percutaneous treatment strategy of an adult patient with a bicuspid aortic valve, coarctation of the aorta, and an exceptionally large aneurysm of a collateral artery: Case report and literature overview Open
Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a congenital heart defect that is associated with a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), ascending aorta dilatation, intracerebral aneurysms, and premature atherosclerotic disease. The first presentation during la…
View article: A novel method to identify an intramural segment in interarterial anomalous coronary arteries on CT-angiography
A novel method to identify an intramural segment in interarterial anomalous coronary arteries on CT-angiography Open
Background/Introduction An anomalous coronary artery originating from the opposite sinus of Valsalva (ACAOS) with an interarterial course can be assessed using Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) for the presence of high-risk characteris…
View article: Non-invasive identification of slow conducting anatomical isthmuses in patients with tetralogy of Fallot by 3D late gadolinium enhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance
Non-invasive identification of slow conducting anatomical isthmuses in patients with tetralogy of Fallot by 3D late gadolinium enhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot (rTOF) remain at risk of sudden cardiac death due to reentrant sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (SMVT). Slow conduct…
View article: Atrioventricular Block Necessitating Chronic Ventricular Pacing After Tricuspid Valve Surgery in Patients With a Systemic Right Ventricle: Long-Term Follow-Up
Atrioventricular Block Necessitating Chronic Ventricular Pacing After Tricuspid Valve Surgery in Patients With a Systemic Right Ventricle: Long-Term Follow-Up Open
Background Patients with transposition of the great arteries (TGA) after an atrial switch or congenitally corrected TGA (ccTGA) are prone to systemic right ventricular (sRV) failure. Tricuspid valve (TV) regurgitation aggravates sRV dysfun…
View article: A comprehensive analysis of the intramural segment in interarterial anomalous coronary arteries using computed tomography angiography
A comprehensive analysis of the intramural segment in interarterial anomalous coronary arteries using computed tomography angiography Open
Aims An anomalous coronary artery originating from the opposite sinus of Valsalva (ACAOS) with an interarterial course can be assessed using computed tomography angiography (CTA) for the presence of high-risk characteristics associated wit…
View article: The first experience with sodium‐glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor for the treatment of systemic right ventricular failure
The first experience with sodium‐glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor for the treatment of systemic right ventricular failure Open
In congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries, the morphological right ventricle supports the systemic circulation. This chronic exposure to pressure overload ultimately leads to systemic right ventricular (sRV) dysfunction…
View article: Case report of the broad spectrum of late complications in an adult patient with univentricular physiology palliated by the Fontan circulation
Case report of the broad spectrum of late complications in an adult patient with univentricular physiology palliated by the Fontan circulation Open
Background At the most severe end of the spectrum of congenital heart disease are patients with an univentricular physiology. They comprise a heterogeneous group of congenital heart malformations that have the common characteristic that th…
View article: The coronary arteries in adults after arterial switch: a systematic review
The coronary arteries in adults after arterial switch: a systematic review Open
Background Coronary artery status in adults longterm after the arterial switch operation (ASO) is unclear. As a consequence, current follow-up strategies for coronary assessment remain controversial. We conducted a systemic review to provi…
View article: Clinical decision making in frequently encountered anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries, the impact of IVUS
Clinical decision making in frequently encountered anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries, the impact of IVUS Open
Introduction The aim in the diagnostic work-up of patients with an anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries (AAOCA) is to determine whether the course of the coronary artery is benign or malignant. In patients with AAOCA with an intera…
View article: Assessment of the intramural segment of interarterial anomalous coronary arteries originating from the opposite sinus of Valsalva on CT angiography
Assessment of the intramural segment of interarterial anomalous coronary arteries originating from the opposite sinus of Valsalva on CT angiography Open
Background Of the coronary anomaly variants, an anomalous coronary artery originating from the opposite sinus (AAOCA) with an interarterial course poses the highest the risk of sudden cardiac death. Assessment of high risk anatomical chara…