[Transcutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty as the 1st stage of surgical treatment of aortic valve stenosis].

The results of conduction of transcutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty in 99 patients were analysed. After the operation conduction was noted the systolic pressure gradient lowering on aortal valve by 67.8% from the initial one.

Double patch closure of ventricular septal defect with increased pulmonary vascular resistance.

Background: Closure of a large ventricular septal defect (VSD) in children with elevated pulmonary vascular resistance is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Pulmonary hypertensive episodes continue to be a major cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality. We designed a fenestrated flap valve double VSD patch in an effort to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with the closure of a large VSD with elevated pulmonary vascular resistance.

[Intravenous catheter embolism].

Ethiology, diagnosis, prognosis and the way of the intravenous catheter embolism (ICE) elimination are depicted. The results of endovascular removal of foreign bodies from the cardiac chambers and main vessels are presented. Recommendations concerning the patients with ICE conducting are given.

[The first experience with A. Jatene's operation in complete transposition of the major vessels in newborn and nursing infants].

The authors analyze their experience gained in the treatment of newborns and infants aged under one with complete transposition of the main vessels; arterial change-over method was employed. Five infants with complete transposition of the main vessels aged 14 to 70 days (27.6 days on an average) weighing 3.