Secondary sarcopenia assessed by computed tomography can predict hospitalization for heart failure in adults with Fontan circulation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2020.06.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND Sarcopenia is one of the important predictors of heart failure (HF) in patients with cardiac problems. Skeletal muscle pump is important to maintain Fontan circulation. We aimed to quantify the volume of the psoas… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalization; volume; fontan circulation; adults fontan ... See more keywords
ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS WITH A FONTAN CIRCULATION HAVE IMPAIRED NEUROCOGNITIVE FUNCTION THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH REDUCED BRAIN VOLUME
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)31175-x
Abstract: Late neurocognitive outcomes in young people with a Fontan circulation are not well-defined. This study investigated neurocognitive functioning in adolescents and adults with a Fontan circulation and associations with brain injury and brain volumetrics. Participants… read more here.
Keywords: fontan circulation; adults fontan; circulation impaired; adolescents adults ... See more keywords
Abdominal CT and MRI Findings of Portal Hypertension in Children and Adults with Fontan Circulation.
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DOI: 10.1148/radiol.211037
Abstract: Background Portal hypertension in the Fontan circulation is a function of elevated systemic venous pressure and liver fibrosis. Purpose To quantify the prevalence of radiologic evidence of portal hypertension and elevated VAST score (one point… read more here.
Keywords: fontan circulation; portal hypertension; adults fontan; children adults ... See more keywords