OBJECTIVES Clinical significance of aortopulmonary collaterals (APCs) in patients with
univentricular heart remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and …

The right ventricle (RV) in hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) becomes the systemic
ventricle pumping against systemic afterload. It also has to adapt to an initially increased …

OBJECTIVES To evaluate longitudinal systemic ventricular function and atrioventricular
valve regurgitation in patients after the neonatal Norwood procedure. METHODS Serial …

ALTHOUGH NO LONGER UNIFORMLY fatal, hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)
continues to significantly challenge providers across pediatric specialties. This is especially …

Background Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) with a functional
single ventricle is a risk factor for mortality during staged palliation. This study aimed to …

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common form of congenital disability, affecting
approximately 8 out of every 1000 live births.[1] In many developing countries, CHD often …

This study aims to clarify the relation of development of aortopulmonary collateral arteries
(APCs) with anatomical sub-types and the shunt types at Norwood procedure in patients …

Objective To evaluate the prevalence of venovenous collaterals (VVCs) after total
cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) and analyze their impact on outcomes. Methods Patients …

Background: This study aimed to assess the impact of caloric intake and weight-for-age-Z-
score after the Norwood procedure on the outcome of bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt …

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the impact of variable morphology of the native ascending aorta
after the Norwood I procedure in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome/aortic atresia …