Publications by authors named "F G Barlatay"
We previously reported short-term outcomes for stenting of aortic coarctation (CoA) (native or re-coarctation) with newer generation low-profile stents (Valeo, Formula, and Begraft stents) in children under 30 kg. We present here the medium-term outcomes of this procedure. Retrospective review of patients weighing under 30 kg who had percutaneous stent treatments for coarctation between 2012 and 2021 was performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBalloon Atrial Septostomy: Does the Balloon Size Matter?
CJC Pediatr Congenit Heart Dis
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- - Dextro-transposition of the great arteries is a serious congenital heart defect requiring balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) to improve oxygenation shortly after birth; this study compares the effects of different balloon sizes used in BAS.
- - The study reviewed data from 134 patients and found that BAS significantly improved oxygen saturation (by about 19%) and increased atrial septal defect (ASD) size, with no major differences in outcomes based on balloon size.
- - Results suggest that smaller balloons are just as effective as larger ones in performing BAS, prompting a reevaluation of whether it's necessary to use different balloon sizes in this procedure.
It is unclear whether residual anterograde pulmonary blood flow (APBF) at the time of Fontan is beneficial. Pulsatile pulmonary flow may be important in maintaining a compliant and healthy vascular circuit. We, therefore, wished to ascertain whether there was hemodynamic evidence that residual pulsatile flow at time of Fontan promotes clinical benefit.
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