Predictors of Inadequate Mixing in Transposition of the Great Arteries — a Critical Neonatal Condition
Background: Simple transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a cyanotic critical congenital heart defect representing a neonatal cardiovascular emergency, which requires surgery early after birth. In case of inadequate mixing between systemic and pulmonary circulations, creating an unrestrictive...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2017-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiovascular Emergencies |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/jce-2017-0024 |
| Summary: | Background: Simple transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a cyanotic critical congenital heart defect representing a neonatal cardiovascular emergency, which requires surgery early after birth. In case of inadequate mixing between systemic and pulmonary circulations, creating an unrestrictive interatrial communication is mandatory. The aim of the present study was to identify the most important echocardiographic parameters that can predict the need for balloon atrial septostomy (BSA) in TGA neonates. |
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| ISSN: | 2457-5518 |