The past 60 years have brought remarkable advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of
congenital heart disease (CHD). Early diagnosis and improvements in cardiac surgery and …

Surgical management of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) results in anatomic and functional
abnormalities in the majority of patients. Although right ventricular volume load due to …

The “Guidelines on the Management of Valvular Heart Disease” were initially published as
the “Guidelines on Non-pharmacological Treatment of Valvular Heart Disease” in 2002 …

Background—Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation was introduced in the year 2000
as a nonsurgical treatment for patients with right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction …

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate outcomes of pulmonary valve
replacement (PVR) in patients with chronic pulmonary regurgitation (PR) and to better define …

Background—Pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) in repaired tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
reduces pulmonary regurgitation and decreases right ventricular (RV) dilation, but its long …

Surgical management of tetralogy of Fallot results in anatomic and functional abnormalities
in the majority of patients. Although right ventricular volume load due to severe pulmonary …

Background—Indications for surgical pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) after repair of
tetralogy of Fallot have recently been broadened to include asymptomatic patients. Methods …

Pediatric cardiac surgery is a dynamic, fast-moving field. Busy practitioners, like you, need
clear and comprehensive guidance you can rely on to ensure optimal patient care. For over …

Background—Although pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) is effective in reducing right
ventricular (RV) volume overload in patients with chronic pulmonary regurgitation, persistent …