Transcatheter Closure of Moderate to Large Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defects in Children Weighing 10 kilograms or less.

Background: Transcatheter device closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD) is an alternative to conventional surgical closure. Device closure of moderate to large perimembranous VSD (pmVSD) is considered technically challenging in smaller children weighing ≤10 kg. Very few studies are published on the outcomes of the same.

Acute severe mitral regurgitation with cardiogenic shock following balloon mitral valvuloplasty: echocardiographic findings and outcomes following surgery.

Acute severe mitral regurgitation (MR) is the commonest indication for emergency surgery following a balloon mitral valvuloplasty (BMV). It results in hemodynamic compromise with cardiogenic shock and or acute pulmonary edema. These patients deteriorate fast and often require respiratory and critical care support, followed by urgent mitral valve replacement (MVR).