An increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, including the risk of sudden cardiac
death (SCD), has been shown in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Abnormalities in …

Results After exclusion of duplicate publications, 9, 10 the comprehensive literature retrieval
resulted in a collection of 205 articles4, 11-214 involving 234 patients, published until March …

Acquired type of LV to RA shunt (Gerbode defect) is rare form of intracardiac shunt which is
due to complications of invasive cardiac procedures, endocarditis, trauma or myocardial …

Aim: To present the clinical features, diagnostic challenge and management strategies of
congenital and acquired LV-RA shunts. Material and methods: The data source was based …

Background The purpose of this study was to describe our experience with patients who
underwent transcatheter closure of a post-operative ventricular septal defect (VSD). Methods …

Background Congenital left ventricle to right atrial communications (Gerbode defects) are
extremely rare (0.08%) type of ventricular septal defects. They were traditionally closed by …

Abstract Purpose of Review In this review, we reflect on the historical background, clinical
features and imaging techniques used to assess Gerbode defects and sinus of Valsalva …

We present a case report about percutaneous closure of a congenital Gerbode defect using
Nit-Occlud® Lê VSD coil. The patient was referred to our hospital with a diagnosis of …

Residual or iatrogenic ventricular septal defects (VSDs) may result in significant
hemodynamic effect. This study aimed to review our center experience in transcatheter …

Background The acquired left ventricle-to-right atrium (LV-RA) shunt (Gerbode defect) is rare
but it can sometimes be a critical condition. The diagnosis is quite challenging largely due to …