An increase in the incidence of primary cardiac tumors has been reported since the
development or enhancement of noninvasive imaging modalities. We identified 56 children …

What should be the attributes of a system that attempts to name the various forms of
congenital heart disease'? Ideally it should he sufficiently flexible to cater for the almost …

Usually described thus far in the left ventricle, it is typically associated with abnormal systolic
function, albeit also recorded with restrictive physiology and segmental hypokinesis. 1-5 …

Objectives. Our purpose was to assess the risk factors for late mortality, loss of sinus rhythm
and atrial flutter after the Mustard operation. Background. The Mustard operation provides …

A percutaneous catheter technique for permanent closure of the isolated, persistently patent
ductus arteriosus (PDA) was first described in 1967. 1 The development of a spring-loaded …

Objectives. The aim of this study was to determine the relative risks of pediatric diagnostic,
interventional and electrophysiologic catheterizations. Background. The role of the pediatric …

A total of 171 neonates with pulmonary atresia and intact ventricular septum were entered
into a prospective multiinstitutional study between January 1, 1987, and January 1, 1991 …

Background—Controversy regarding the timing for the repair of tetralogy of Fallot centers
around initial palliation versus primary repair for the symptomatic neonate/young infant and …

Background Myocardial bridging may cause compression of a coronary artery, and it has
been suggested that myocardial ischemia may result. The clinical significance and …

Objectives. The purpose of this study was to define the incidence and risk factors for atrial
tachyarrhythmias after the Fontan operation. Background. Atrial tachyarrhythmias cause …