A single center, retrospective analysis of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection repair early outcome at a tertiary care center in India.

Context: In recent years, increasing awareness and early detection has made total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) a relatively common congenital heart condition presenting to children's heart centers in India. The condition was associated with significant morbidity and mortality in the past due to various reasons. Improvement in perioperative management has markedly changed the outcomes of TAPVC even in a developing country.

Effect of dexmeditomidine on postoperative junctional ectopic tachycardia after complete surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot: A prospective randomized controlled study.

Introduction: Incidence of junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) after repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is 5.6-14%. Dexmeditomidine is a a-2 adrenoceptor agonist modulates the release of catecholamine, resulting in bradycardia and hypotension.