Experiência Inicial com o Implante Percutâneo da Válvula Melody® no Brasil / Initial Experience with Percutaneous Implantation of the MelodyTM Valve in Brazil

Introdução: Stress is associated with cardiovascular diseases.O implante percutâneo da válvula pulmonar é uma alternativa para condutos com disfunção. Descrevemos aqui a primeira experiência com o implante da válvula Melody® no Brasil. Métodos: Foram selecionados pacientes com estenose ou insuficiência pulmonar significativa em condutos de 16 a 22 mm. Foram empregadas técnicas padronizadas. Factibilidade, segurança e eficácia desse procedimento foram avaliadas. Resultados: Desde dezembro de 2013, dez pacientes (média de idade e peso de 16,5 anos e 49 kg, respectivamente) foram submetidos ao procedimento com intervalo médio de 11,9 ± 8,6 anos desde a última cirurgia. Insuficiência pulmonar foi indicação para o tratamento em três pacientes, estenose em dois e lesão mista em cinco. A válvula Melody® foi implantada com sucesso em todos os casos. A média da pressão sistólica do ventrículo direito e a relação ventrículo direito/ventrículo esquerdo diminuíram de 49,2 ± 15,9 para 35,8 ± 5,7 mmHg e de 0,55 ± 0,18 para 0,39 ± 0,08 mmHg (p < 0,01 para ambos). Não observamos estenose e nem insuficiência pulmonar residual significativa. Um paciente teve extravasamento contido requerendo um stent coberto e um segundo implante valvular. Todos os pacientes receberam alta do hospital em 72 horas. As válvulas funcionaram adequadamente ...

Background: Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation is an alternative for dysfunctional conduits. We report the first experience with the MelodyTM valve implantation in Brazil. Methods: Patients with significant pulmonary stenosis or significant pulmonary insufficiency in conduits measuring 16 to 22 mm were enrolled. Standardized techniques were employed. The feasibility, safety and efficacy of this procedure were assessed. Results: From December 2013, ten patients (mean age and weight of 16.5 years and 49 kg, respectively) have undergone the procedure with a mean interval of 11.9 ± 8.6 years since the last surgery. Pulmonary insufficiency was an indication for treatment in three patients, pulmonary stenosis in two, and mixed lesion in five. The MelodyTM valve was successfully implanted in all cases. Mean right ventricular systolic pressure and right ventricle/left ventricle ratio decreased from 49.2 ± 15.9 to 35.8 ± 5.7 mmHg and from 0.55 ± 0.18 to 0.39 ± 0.08 mmHg (p < 0.01 for both). Significant residual pulmonary stenosis or pulmonary insufficiency was not observed. One patient had a contained conduit tear requiring a covered stent and a second valve implantation. All patients were discharged within 72 hours. The valves were properly functioning in a mean follow-up of 4.1 ± 2.2 months with no complications. Conclusions: Transcatheter MelodyTM valve implantation was feasible, safe and effective ...

New imaging modalities in the catheterization laboratory.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To provide an overview of the various modalities that have emerged in the last years as adjunctive tools to provide detailed imaging of the cardiovascular system in the catheterization laboratory. RECENT FINDINGS: Completion angiography after cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease using a dedicated hybrid operating cardiac suite may aid in early diagnosis and therapy of postsurgical abnormalities. The application of three-dimensional rotational digital angiography results in a more precise delineation of the three-dimensional anatomy of vascular structures outside the heart with rapid image processing and reduction of the amount of contrast used and ionizing radiation dose. Combined catheterization/magnetic resonance (MR) hybrid laboratories have the potential to accurately assess changes in the anatomy and physiology pretranscatheter and posttranscatheter interventions. Fully MR-guided transcatheter procedures have become possible in animal models. Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has helped to guide transcatheter procedures in septal and valvar structures. Miniaturization of probes has expanded the applications of TEE for smaller neonates. The use of intravascular ultrasound has helped to better understand the mechanisms of vascular diseases and transcatheter treatments. SUMMARY: Knowledge and proper application of new imaging modalities during interventions in the catheterization laboratory may improve the outcomes of patients with congenital and acquired structural heart disease.

New imaging modalities in the catheterization laboratory

To provide an overview of the various modalities that have emerged in the last years as adjunctive tools to provide detailed imaging of the cardiovascular system in the catheterization laboratory.RECENT FINDINGS: Completion angiography after cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease using a dedicated hybrid operating cardiac suite may aid in early diagnosis and therapy of postsurgical abnormalities. The application of three-dimensional rotational digital angiography results in a more precise delineation of the three-dimensional anatomy of vascular structures outside the heart with rapid image processing and reduction of the amount of contrast used and ionizing radiation dose. Combined catheterization/magnetic resonance (MR) hybrid laboratories have the potential to accurately assess changes in the anatomy and physiology pretranscatheter and posttranscatheter interventions. Fully MR-guided transcatheter procedures have become possible in animal models. Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has helped to guide transcatheter procedures in septal and valvar structures. Miniaturization of probes has expanded the applications of TEE for smaller neonates. The use of intravascular ultrasound has helped to better understand the mechanisms of vascular diseases and transcatheter treatments.SUMMARY: Knowledge and proper application of new imaging modalities during interventions in the catheterization laboratory may improve the outcomes of patients with congenital and acquired structural heart disease.

Intermediate follow-up following intravascular stenting for treatment of coarctation of the aorta.

BACKGROUND: We report a multiinstitutional study on intermediate-term outcome of intravascular stenting for treatment of coarctation of the aorta using integrated arch imaging (IAI) techniques. METHODS AND RESULTS: Medical records of 578 patients from 17 institutions were reviewed. A total of 588 procedures were performed between May 1989 and Aug 2005. About 27% (160/588) procedures were followed up by further IAI of their aorta (MRI/CT/repeat cardiac catheterization) after initial stent procedures. Abnormal imaging studies included: the presence of dissection or aneurysm formation, stent fracture, or the presence of reobstruction within the stent (instent restenosis or significant intimal build-up within the stent). Forty-one abnormal imaging studies were reported in the intermediate follow-up at median 12 months (0.5-92 months). Smaller postintervention of the aorta (CoA) diameter and an increased persistent systolic pressure gradient were associated with encountering abnormal follow-up imaging studies. Aortic wall abnormalities included dissections (n = 5) and aneurysm (n = 13). The risk of encountering aortic wall abnormalities increased with larger percent increase in CoA diameter poststent implant, increasing balloon/coarc ratio, and performing prestent angioplasty. Stent restenosis was observed in 5/6 parts encountering stent fracture and neointimal buildup (n = 16). Small CoA diameter poststent implant and increased poststent residual pressure gradient increased the likelihood of encountering instent restenosis at intermediate follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Abnormalities were observed at intermediate follow-up following IS placement for treatment of native and recurrent coarctation of the aorta. Not exceeding a balloon:coarctation ratio of 3.5 and avoidance of prestent angioplasty decreased the likelihood of encountering an abnormal follow-up imaging study in patients undergoing intravascular stent placement for the treatment of coarctation of the aorta. We recommend IAI for all patients undergoing IS placement for treatment of CoA.

Procedural results and acute complications in stenting native and recurrent coarctation of the aorta in patients over 4 years of age: a multi-institutional study.

BACKGROUND: We report a multi-institutional experience with intravascular stenting (IS) for treatment of coarctation of the aorta. METHODS AND RESULTS: Data was collected retrospectively by review of medical records from 17 institutions. The data was broken down to prior to 2002 and after 2002 for further analysis. A total of 565 procedures were performed with a median age of 15 years (mean=18.1 years). Successful reduction in the post stent gradient (<20 mm Hg) or increase in post stent coarctation to descending aorta (DAo) ratio of >0.8 was achieved in 97.9% of procedures. There was significant improvement (P<0.01) in pre versus post stent coarctation dimensions (7.4 mm+/-3.0 mm vs. 14.3+/-3.2 mm), systolic gradient (31.6 mm Hg+/-16.0 mm Hg vs. 2.7 mm Hg+/-4.2 mm Hg) and ratio of the coarctation segment to the DAo (0.43+/-0.17 vs. 0.85+/-0.15). Acute complications were encountered in 81/565 (14.3%) procedures. There were two procedure related deaths. Aortic wall complications included: aneurysm formation (n=6), intimal tears (n=8), and dissections (n=9). The risk of aortic dissection increased significantly in patients over the age of 40 years. Technical complications included stent migration (n=28), and balloon rupture (n=13). Peripheral vascular complications included cerebral vascular accidents (CVA) (n=4), peripheral emboli (n=1), and significant access arterial injury (n=13). Older age was significantly associated with occurrence of CVAs. A significant decrease in the technical complication rate from 16.3% to 6.1% (P<0.001) was observed in procedures performed after January 2002. CONCLUSIONS: Stent placement for coarctation of aorta is an effective treatment option, though it remains a technically challenging procedure. Technical and aortic complications have decreased over the past 3 years due to, in part, improvement in balloon and stent design. Improvement in our ability to assess aortic wall compliance is essential prior to placement of ISs in older patients with coarctation of the aorta.