Non-invasive assessment of liver abnormalities in pediatric Fontan patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00431-021-04163-3
Abstract: Liver abnormalities are well known among long-term survivors of Fontan palliation, which remains the definite surgery for complex congenital heart disease and single ventricle physiology. Pediatric data however are scarce. We assessed the prevalence and… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric fontan; fontan; liver; fontan patients ... See more keywords
Long-Term Kidney Function After the Fontan Operation: JACC Review Topic of the Week.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.05.042
Abstract: The Fontan procedure has improved survival and quality of life for patients with single ventricle physiology. Along with extended life expectancy comes a growing population that is experiencing long-term multiorgan adverse effects. Whereas cardiorenal interactions… read more here.
Keywords: term; long term; fontan; term kidney ... See more keywords
Diminished liver microperfusion in Fontan patients: A biexponential DWI study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0173149
Abstract: It has been demonstrated that hepatic apparent diffusion coefficients (ADC) are decreasing in patients with a Fontan circulation. It remains however unclear whether this is a true decrease of molecular diffusion, or rather reflects decreased… read more here.
Keywords: diffusion; molecular diffusion; fontan; study ... See more keywords
Clinical aspects and targeted inspiratory muscle training in children and adolescents with Fontan circulation: a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.21037/cdt-22-308
Abstract: Background Since 1968, thousands of patients with a morphologically or functionally univentricular heart have been treated with a total cavopulmonary connection/Fontan operation. Because of the resulting passive pulmonary perfusion, blood flow is assisted by the… read more here.
Keywords: inspiratory muscle; training; capacity; trial ... See more keywords
The “Super-Fontan” Phenotype: Characterizing Factors Associated With High Physical Performance
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.764273
Abstract: Background: People with a Fontan circulation usually have moderately impaired exercise performance, although a subset have high physical performance (“Super-Fontan”), which may represent a low-risk phenotype. Methods: People with a “Super-Fontan” phenotype were defined as… read more here.
Keywords: fontan; group; performance; super fontan ... See more keywords
Transcatheter reduction in size of large undesirable fenestrations following extracardiac conduit Fontan surgery with off-label use of Occlutech atrial flow regulator
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DOI: 10.4103/apc.apc_52_20
Abstract: Fontan surgery streamlines the systemic venous return through the pulmonary circulation before filling the systemic ventricle in univentricular hearts. The venous congestion leads to effusions, lowers cardiac output, and affects organ perfusion. Fenestrations in the… read more here.
Keywords: large undesirable; fontan; atrial flow; undesirable fenestrations ... See more keywords