Force. The finalized document is approved by the CPG for publication in the European Heart
Journal. The Guidelines were developed after careful consideration of the scientific and …

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance has been utilized in the management and care of
pediatric patients for nearly 40 years. It has evolved to become an invaluable tool in the …

Background Thoracic aortic aneurysm is common in patients with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF);
the incidence of thoracic aortic dissection (TAD) is unknown, but generally considered to be …

Although contemporary outcomes of initial surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) are
excellent, the survival of adult patients remains significantly lower than the normal …

Background Aortic dilation and aortic valve disease are known long-term complication of
tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), but the risk of aortic dissection and the indications for prophylactic …

Background: The study objective was to assess the severity, progression rate, and risk
factors for aortic root dilatation (ARD) in pediatric tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and to study its …

Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common heart defect associated with cyanosis characterized
by the co-occurrence of pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, and ventricular …

Objectives We sought to determine the indications, type, and outcomes of reoperations on
the aortic root after repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). Methods Eleven centers belonging to …

Objective To evaluate flow pattern characteristics in the ascending aorta (AA) with four-
dimensional (4D)-flow MRI and to determine predictors of aortic dilatation late after tetralogy …

Background Aortic root dilation is described in tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) but few studies have
examined the longitudinal trajectory of aortic root size over time. This study aims to evaluate …