Sinus node dysfunction during transcatheter assessment and stent correction of sinus venosus atrial septal defects.

Covered stent correction of a superior sinus venosus atrial septal defect is increasingly performed as an alternative to surgical repair. While sinus node dysfunction requiring pacemaker implantation may be required after surgical repair, this has not been previously reported after covered stent implantation. We reviewed the experience in two interventional centers. Balloon inflation in the superior vena cava was used to confirm the anomalous pulmonary vein drainage would be unobstructed after stent implantation. During balloon testing in 62 consecutive patients, we assessed gradients across the pulmonary vein to left atrium while monitoring the rhythm. We observed the outcomes after covered stent correction in 51 patients. In a single patient, significant bradycardia and pauses developed on repeat balloon testing and the procedure was abandoned without stent implantation. In another patient, there was no sign of sinus node dysfunction during balloon testing but several hours after stent implantation, the patient became symptomatic from sinus bradycardia and pauses and had a pacemaker implanted 3 days later. Over a year later there are some signs of improvement in sinus node function. While sinus node dysfunction has not been described previously during balloon testing or after stent implantation, this report demonstrates for the first time that it may occur. Larger registries are therefore required to monitor for this uncommon complication.

Optimización de la protección en radiología y cardiología intervencionista pediatrica en América Latina y el Caribe (OPRIPALC) / Optimization of protection in pediatric interventional cardiology and radiology in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPRIPALC)

El objetivo del presente artículo ha sido describir el programa "Optimización de la Protección en Radiología Intervencionista Pediátrica en América Latina y el Caribe" (OPRIPALC) que nace el año 2018 como respuesta conjunta de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud y la Organización Mundial de la Salud, en cooperación con el Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica, para colaborar con sus Estados miembros en asegurar que las exposiciones a la radiación de los pacientes pediátricos sean las mínimas necesarias durante los procedimientos intervencionistas. Actualmente, hay 18 centros de los siguientes 10 países que participan: Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, México, Perú y Uruguay. Para el desarrollo del programa se plantean una serie de objetivos, productos, actividades y resultados esperados. La puesta en marcha de la WEB de OPRIPALC ha significado un instrumento muy válido para seguir la información actualizada del programa. Un programa actualizado de formación en radioprotección para los profesionales implicados en el programa, se está realizando por medio de "webinars". Se deberá seguir actuando en la aplicación del programa de control de calidad básico para los equipos de rayos X participantes y validar los valores de los Niveles de Referencia para Diagnóstico (NRDs). Se propone formar un equipo de trabajo entre los Físicos Médicos y Tecnólogos Médicos participantes de OPRIPALC para implicarse en las pruebas de control básicas que todos los centros debieran realizar. Se han presentado algunos resultados iniciales de OPRIPALC en eventos científicos internacionales. Se está avanzando en proponer unos primeros valores sobre NRDs en procedimientos de intervencionismo cardiológico pediátrico por bandas de edad y peso. OPRIPALC es una de las pocas iniciativas de carácter regional para obtener valores de NRDs en procedimientos intervencionistas pediátricos. Se espera que tanto los valores de referencia como la metodología empleada en OPRIPALC, puedan ser utilizados en otras regiones del mundo.

The objective of this article has been to describe the program "Optimization of Protection in Pediatric Interventional Radiology in Latin America and the Caribbean" (OPRIPALC) that was born in 2018 as a joint response of the Pan American Health Organization and the World Organization of the Health, in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, to collaborate with its member states in ensuring that radiation exposures of pediatric patients are the minimum necessary during interventional procedures. Currently, there are 18 centers from the following 10 countries participating: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay. For the development of the program, a series of objectives, products, activities and expected results are proposed. The launch of the OPRIPALC WEBSITE has been a very valid instrument for following up-to-date information on the program. An updated training program in radiation protection for the professionals involved in the program is being carried out through webinars. It should continue acting in the application of the basic quality control program for the participating X-ray equipment and validate the values of the Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs). It is proposed to form a work team among the OPRIPALC participating medical physicists to get involved in the basic control tests that all centers should carry out. Some initial results of OPRIPALC have been presented at international scientific events. Progress is being made in proposing first values on DRLs in pediatric cardiac intervention procedures by age and weight bands. OPRIPALC is one of the few regional initiatives to obtain DRLs values in pediatric interventional procedures. It is expected that both the reference values and the methodology used in OPRIPALC can be used in other regions of the world.

Association between Postmortem Kidney Biopsy Findings and Acute Kidney Injury from Patients with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: AKI in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to identify the kidney histopathologic characteristics of deceased patients with diagnosis of COVID-19 and evaluate the association between biopsy findings and clinical variables, including AKI severity. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS: Our multicenter, observational study of deceased patients with COVID-19 in three third-level centers in Mexico City evaluated postmortem kidney biopsy by light and electron microscopy analysis in all cases. Descriptive and association statistics were performed between the clinical and histologic variables. RESULTS: A total of 85 patients were included. Median age was 57 (49-66) years, 69% were men, body mass index was 29 (26-35) kg/m2, 51% had history of diabetes, 46% had history of hypertension, 98% received anticoagulation, 66% were on steroids, and 35% received at least one potential nephrotoxic medication. Severe AKI was present in 54% of patients. Biopsy findings included FSGS in 29%, diabetic nephropathy in 27%, and arteriosclerosis in 81%. Acute tubular injury grades 2-3 were observed in 49%. Histopathologic characteristics were not associated with severe AKI; however, pigment casts on the biopsy were associated with significantly lower probability of kidney function recovery (odds ratio, 0.07; 95% confidence interval, 0.01 to 0.77). The use of aminoglycosides/colistin, levels of C-reactive protein and serum albumin, previous use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers, antivirals, nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs, and anticoagulants were associated with specific histopathologic findings. CONCLUSIONS: A high prevalence of chronic comorbidities was found on kidney biopsies. Nonrecovery from severe AKI was associated with the presence of pigmented casts. Inflammatory markers and medications were associated with specific histopathologic findings in patients dying from COVID-19.

Transcatheter Closure of Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defects Using Different Generations of Amplatzer Devices: Multicenter Experience.

OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate safety and efficacy of using different generations of softer Amplatzer™ devices for ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure to avoid serious complications at follow-up. BACKGROUND: Transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects (PmVSD) is a well-established procedure; however, it is associated with unacceptable incidence of complete heart block. Great advantages have been achieved by using softer devices for VSD transcatheter closure. The first and second generation of Amplatzer™ occluders (AVP II, ADO, and ADO II) seem to offer a safe and attractive alternative for this procedure. These devices can be delivered using either an arterial (retrograde) or venous (prograde) approach. METHODS AND RESULTS: Patients with congenital PmVSD who underwent transcatheter closure using ADO, ADO II, and AVP II devices were included. Primary end point was to determine efficacy and safety of these generations of devices and to determine the incidence of complications at follow-up (complete AV block and aortic/tricuspid/mitral regurgitation). One hundred and nineteen patients underwent VSD closure at a median age of 5 years (8 months-54 years). During the catheterization, there were only minor complications and at follow-up of 36 ± 25.7 months (up to 99 months), the closure rate was high of 98.3% and freedom from AV block was 100%. CONCLUSIONS: The use of softer Amplatzer™ devices is a good alternative to achieve PmVSD closure safely with no risk of AVB during the procedure or at midterm follow-up.

Atrial septal defect closure with the new Cardia Ultrasept II™ device with interposed Goretex patch: Mexican experience - has the perforation of Ivalon's membrane been solved?

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of using the new Cardia Ultrasept II™ device with interposed Goretex patch referring to the perforation of polyvinyl alcohol membrane. BACKGROUND: Great advances have been made in the development of devices for closure of atrial septal defect. The Cardia Ultrasept II™ with interposed Goretex patch is the modified last generation of Cardia devices, having the advantage of a super-low profile within the atria and an integral locking delivery-retrieval mechanism that ensures safe deployment. In addition, with the interposition of the Goretex, it has been possible to abolish perforation of Ivalon's membrane as a complication.Methods and resultsPatients with ostium secundum atrial septal defect with surrounding rims with a minimum length of 5 mm and who underwent atrial septal defect closure with the new Ultrasept II™ with Goretex patch were included from two paediatric cardiac centres. Primary end point was to determine perforation of the Goretex membrane at follow-up; secondary end point included right ventricular diastolic diameter. In total, 30 patients underwent atrial septal defect closure at a median age of 6 (1-29) years. At follow-up for 6 (range, 1-15) months, freedom from perforations was 100%. A continuous decrease in right ventricular diastolic diameter was found with an initial median of 30 (25-49) mm and after catheterisation of 27.5 (18-33) mm, p=0.01, and Z-score of 2.6 (1.7-3.6) versus 1.9 (1-2.9) after procedure, p=0.01. CONCLUSIONS: The new modified generation of the Ultrasept II™ device with interposed Goretex patch is a good alternative to achieve atrial septal defect closure safely and feasibly with no membrane perforation at follow-up.

Closure of large patent ductus arteriosus using the Amplatzer Septal Occluder.

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus has become the treatment of choice in many centres. In patients with large ducts and pulmonary hypertension, transcatheter closure has been achieved with success using the Amplatzer Duct Occluder or even the Amplatzer Muscular Ventricular Septal Defect Occluder. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We present a series of 17 patients with large and hypertensive ductus arteriosus who were treated with an Amplatzer Septal Occluder. The group had 11 female patients (64.7%) and a mean age of 18.6±12.1 years. RESULTS: The haemodynamic and anatomical data are as follows: pulmonary artery systolic pressure 71.3±31.8 mmHg, pulmonary to systemic flow ratio 3.14±1.36, ductal diameter at the pulmonary end 12.5±3.8 mm, and at the aortic end 20.2±7.7 mm; 14 cases (82.3%) had type A ducts. In 11 patients, we began the procedure using a different device - six with duct occluder and five with ventricular septal occluder - and it was changed because of device embolisation in six (35.3%). All septal occluders were delivered successfully. Residual shunt was moderate in six patients (35.3%), mild in eight (47%), trivial in two (11.8%), and no shunt in one (5.9%). Pulmonary systolic pressure decreased to 48.9±10.8 mmHg after occlusion (p=0.0015). Follow-up in 15 patients (88.2%) for 28.4±14.4 months showed complete closure in all cases but one, and continuous decrease of the pulmonary systolic pressure to 31.4±10.5 mmHg. No complications at follow-up have been reported. CONCLUSIONS: The Amplatzer Septal Occluder is a good alternative to percutaneously treat large and hypertensive ductus arteriosus.

Percutaneous closure of hypertensive ductus arteriosus.

BACKGROUND: The Amplatzer duct occluder (ADO) has been used with success to close large patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), but some problems exist especially with hypertensive PDAs, such as incomplete closure, haemolysis, left pulmonary artery stenosis, obstruction of the descending aorta and progressive pulmonary vascular disease. METHODS AND RESULTS: We analysed a group of 168 patients with isolated PDA and pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PSAP) > or =50 mm Hg. Mean age was 10.3 +/- 14.3 years (median 3.9), PDA diameter was 6.4 +/- 2.9 mm (median 5.9), PASP was 63.5 +/- 16.2 mm Hg (median 60), Qp/Qs was 2.7 +/- 1.2 (median 2.5), total pulmonary resistance index (PRI) was 3.69 +/- 2.15 (median 3.35) and vascular PRI was 2.73 +/- 1.72 (median 2.37). We used ADOs in 145 (86.3%) cases, Amplatzer muscular ventricular septal defect occluders (AMVSDO) in 18 (10.7%), Amplatzer septal occluders (ASO) in three (1.8%) and the Gianturco-Grifka device in two (1.2%) cases. Device diameter was 106.3% +/- 51% higher than PDA diameter. PASP decreased after occlusion to 42.5 +/- 13.3 mm Hg (p<0.00001). Immediately after closure, no or trivial shunt was present in 123 (74.5%) cases. Immediate complications were device embolisation in five (3%) cases and descending aortic obstruction in one case. The overall success rate was 98.2%. Follow-up in 145 (86.3%) cases for 37.1 +/- 24 months (median 34.1) showed further decrease of the PASP to 30.1 +/- 7.7 mm Hg (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous treatment of hypertensive PDA is safe and effective. ADO works well for most cases, but sometimes other devices (MVSDO or ASO) have to be used. When cases are selected adequately, pulmonary pressures decrease immediately and continue to fall with time.

Transcatheter versus surgical closure of secundum atrial septal defect in adults: impact of age at intervention. A concurrent matched comparative study.

OBJECTIVES: To compare the short- and mid-term outcomes of surgical (SUR) vs. transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) using Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO) in adults with a very similar spectrum of the disease; and to identify predictors for the primary end point. DESIGN: Single-center, concurrent comparative study. Surgically treated patients were randomly matched (2:1) by age, sex, date of procedure, ASD size, and hemodynamic profile. SETTING: Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS: One hundred sixty-two concurrent patients with ASD submitted to ASO (n = 54) or SUR closure (n = 108) according with their preferences. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary end point was a composite index of major events including failure of the procedure, important bleeding, critical arrhythmias, serious infections, embolism, or any major cardiovascular intervention-related complication. Predictors of these major events were investigated. RESULTS: Atrial septal defects were successfully closed in all patients, and there was no mortality. The primary event rate was 13.2% in ASO vs. 25.0% in SUR (P = .001). Multivariate analysis showed that higher rate of events was significantly associated with age >40 years; systemic/pulmonary output ratio <2.1; and systolic pulmonary arterial pressure >50 mm Hg; while in the ASO group the event rate was only associated with the ASD size (>15 cm(2)/m(2); relative risk = 1.75, 95% confidence interval 1.01-8.8). There were no differences in the event-free survival curves in adults with ages <40 years. CONCLUSIONS: The efficacy for closure ASD was similar in both groups. The higher morbidity observed in SUR group was observed only in the patients submitted to the procedure with age >40 years. The length of hospital stay was shorter in the ASO group. Surgical closure is a safe and effective treatment, especially in young adults. There is certainly nothing wrong with continuing to do surgery in countries where the resources are limited.

[Anomalous origin of the right pulmonary artery and left pulmonary vein stenosis]. / Origen anómalo de la arteria pulmonar derecha y estenosis de vena pulmonar superior izquierda.

We present a case of a 9 month old female with a history of cyanosis. The cardiovascular evaluation included angiocardiogram and magnetic resonance. The diagnosis was: origin of the right pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta, stenosis of the left superior pulmonary vein, patent ductus arteriosus and severe pulmonary hypertension. Surgical treatment consisted in correcting all congenital heart defects. The patient is doing well at home.

Origen anómalo de la arteria pulmonar derecha y estenosis de vena pulmonar superior izquierda / Anomalous origin of the right pulmonary artery and left pulmonary vein stenosis

We present a case of a 9 month old female with a history of cyanosis. The cardiovascular evaluation included angiocardiogram and magnetic resonance. The diagnosis was: origin of the right pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta, stenosis of the left superior pulmonary vein, patent ductus arteriosus and severe pulmonary hypertension. Surgical treatment consisted in correcting all congenital heart defects. The patient is doing well at home.

Cirugía de Fontan: Factores de riesgo a corto y mediano plazo / Fontan operation: factors influencing early and late outcomes

Se presenta un análisis retrospectivo de pacientes sometidos a cirugía de Fontan, de enero de 1989 a diciembre 2003, con el fin de evaluar los resultados, así como las variables clínicas y hemodinámicas que inciden en su morbilidad y mortalidad. Se estudiaron un total de 81 pacientes con los siguientes diagnósticos: 53 con atresia tricuspídea, 14 con atresia pulmonar con septum intacto, 11 con conexión atriouniventricular y 3 con anomalía de Ebstein. A 61 pacientes se les realizó Fontan con túnel intra-atrial y en 20 se utilizó un tubo extracardíaco, fenestrados en 53 pacientes. La mortalidad operatoria (< 30 días) fue 13% para atresia tricuspídea y 25% en el resto, siendo básicamente ésta por choque cardiogénico y arritmias graves. La sobrevida global fue de 71% en 55 meses de seguimiento. Hubo que desmantelar el Fontan en 5 casos. De las diversas variables analizadas se encontró 2.8 veces más riesgo de morir en pacientes sin fenestración y 3.6 veces cuando a las 72 hrs postquirúrgicas la presión de atrio izquierdo fue > 10 mmHg y la presión media de la arteria pulmonar > 20 mmHg. Las complicaciones más relevantes fueron: arritmias (38%), enteropatía perdedora de proteínas (8%) y eventos trombóticos cerebrales (1 %). El 52% de los pacientes han reingresado siendo las principales causas falla hemodinámica e infecciones.

The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the outcome of patients who underwent a Fontan procedure at National Heart Institute "Ignacio Chavez", Mexico, from January 1989 to December 2003. We had 81 patients with a mean age of 7 years old: 53 with tricuspid atresia, 14 with pulmonary atresia and intact septum, 11 with univentricular atrioventricular connection and 3 with Ebstein's anomaly. An intra-atrial tunnel was performed on 61 patients and an extracardiac conduit on the rest. Of all, 53 underwent a fenestration. The surgical mortality was 13% fortricuspid atresia and 25% for the other diseases. We had an overall mortality of 28.4%, being the main causes cardiogenic shock and arrhythmia. The global survival was 71% in 55 months of following. Takedown was indicated on 5 patients. The patients without fenestration showed to have 2.8 times more risk of death. The mean pulmonary artery pressure > 20 mm Hg plus the left atrium pressure > 10 mmHg increased the death risk 3.6 times. Of the 52% who required readmission, the main causes were hemodynamical failure and infections. The more relevant complications were: arrhythmia (38%), protein-losing enteropathy (8%) and thrombotic cerebral events (1.4%).

[Percutaneous closure of ventricular septal defect by Amplatzer occluder. Immediate and mid-term follow up results]. / Cierre percutáneo de la comunicación interventricular perimembranosa con el dispositivo de Amplatzer: resultados inmediatos y a mediano plazo.

OBJECT: To report the immediate and mid-term follow-up results of the Amplatzer membranous VSD occluder for the percutaneous occlusion of the perimembranous VSD. BACKGROUND: Percutaneous perimembranous VSD occlusion is still considered an experimental method where a variety of devices have been tested. Nowadays, more than 500 membranous Amplatzer devices have been implanted worldwide with encouraging results. METHOD: We included 6 patients (1 man and 5 women) with a mean age of 9.9 years (range, 3 to 17.5) in whom percutaneous perimembranous VSD closure was attempted. RESULTS: In one of the patients, positioning of the device was not possible (intention to treat success rate, 83.3%). In the remaining five patients, there was a single defect. The VSD mean diameter with echo was 7 +/- 1.7 mm (range, 5.1 to 9) and with angio was 6.9 +/- 1 (range, 6 to 8). Mean pulmonary pressure was 20.2 +/- 7.7 mm Hg (range, 12-30) and Qp/Qs was 1.69 +/- 0.65 (range, 1.2-2.8). A single device was use in all cases. Immediate angiographic control showed complete occlusion in two patients, trivial shunt in one, and mild shunt in two. Follow-up was at least 4 months. Only one patient has residual trivial shunt, the rest of the defects are completely closed. CONCLUSION: The special design of the Amplatzer membranous VSD occluder allows percutaneous closure of this defect in a safe and effective way, with good mid-term results. In selected cases, this is a good alternative to surgery in the treatmen of this cardiac defect.

Cierre percutáneo de la comunicación interventricular perimembranosa con el dispositivo de Amplatzer®: Resultados inmediatos y a mediano plazo / Percutaneous closure of ventricular septal defect by Amplatzer occluder: Immediate and mid-term follow up results

Objetivos: Reportamos los resultados inmediatos y seguimiento a mediano plazo de la implantación del dispositivo Amplatzer® para el cierre percutáneo de la comunicación interventricular perimembranosa (CIVpm). Antecedentes: El cierre percutáneo de la CIVpm se considera aún un método experimental en el que se han probado diversos tipos de dispositivos. Hasta la fecha, se han implantado mundialmente más de 500 dispositivos Amplatzer® con resultados alentadores. Métodos: Se incluyeron 6 pacientes (1 hombre y 5 mujeres), con edad promedio de 9.9 años (límites, 3 a 17.5), en quienes se intentó el cierre percutáneo de la CIVpm. Resultados: En una de las pacientes, no fue posible la colocación adecuada del dispositivo (tasa de éxito con intención de tratamiento 83.3%). En los cinco pacientes restantes el defecto fue único. El diámetro promedio de la CIVpm medido con el ecocardiograma fue de 7 ± 1.7 mm (límites, 5.1 a 9) y medido con angiografía de 6.9 ± 1 (límites, 6 a 8). La presión pulmonar media promedio fue de 20.2 ± 7.7 mm Hg (límites, 12-30) y el Qp/Qs de 1.69 ± 0.65 (límites, 1.2-2.8). Se colocó un dispositivo en todos los pacientes. El control inmediato con angiografía mostró oclusión completa de los defectos en dos pacientes, fuga trivial en uno y fuga ligera en dos. En dos pacientes se registró insuficiencia aórtica residual trivial, preexistente en uno y en tres insuficiencia tricuspídea trivial a ligera, preexistente en todos. En el seguimiento de por lo menos 4 meses, sólo una paciente persiste con cortocircuito residual trivial, en el resto los defectos se observan completamente ocluidos con el ecocardiograma transtorácico. Conclusiones: El diseño especial del dispositivo oclusor Amplatzer® para CIV perimembranosa permite el cierre percutáneo de este defecto de una manera eficaz y segura, con buenos resultados a mediano plazo. En casos seleccionados, puede ser una técnica alternativa a la cirugía para el tratamiento de esta cardiopatía.

Object: To report the immediate and mid-term follow-up results of the Amplatzer® membranous VSD occluder for the percutaneous occlusion of the perimembranous VSD. Background: Percutaneous perimembranous VSD occlusion is still considered an experimental method where a variety of devices have been tested. Nowadays, more than 500 membranous Amplatzer® devices have been implanted worldwide with encouraging results. Method: We included 6 patients (1 man and 5 women) with a mean age of 9.9 years (range, 3 to 17.5) in whom percutaneous perimembranous VSD closure was attempted. Results: In one of the patients, positioning of the device was not possible (intention to treat success rate, 83.3%). In the remaining five patients, there was a single defect. The VSD mean diameter with echo was 7 ± 1.7 mm (range, 5.1 to 9) and with angio was 6.9 ± 1 (range, 6 to 8). Mean pulmonary pressure was 20.2 ± 7.7 mm Hg (range, 12-30) and Qp/Qs was 1.69 ± 0.65 (range, 1.2-2.8). A single device was use in all cases. Immediate angiographic control showed complete occlusion in two patients, trivial shunt in one, and mild shunt in two. Follow-up was at least 4 months. Only one patient has residual trivial shunt, the rest of the defects are completely closed. Conclusion: The special design of the Amplatzer® membranous VSD occluder allows percutaneous closure of this defect in a safe and effective way, with good mid-term results. In se lected cases, this is a good alternative to surgery in the treatmen of this cardiac defect.

[Fontan operation: short- and long-term risk factors]. / Cirugía de Fontan. Factores de riesgo a corto y mediano plazo.

The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the outcome of patients who underwent a Fontan procedure at National Heart Institute "Ignacio Chávez", Mexico, from January 1989 to December 2003. We had 81 patients with a mean age of 7 years old: 53 with tricuspid atresia, 14 with pulmonary atresia and intact septum, 11 with univentricular atrioventricular connection and 3 with Ebstein's anomaly. An intra-atrial tunnel was performed on 61 patients and an extracardiac conduit on the rest. Of all, 53 underwent a fenestration. The surgical mortality was 13% for tricuspid atresia and 25% for the other diseases. We had an overall mortality of 28.4%, being the main causes cardiogenic shock and arrhythmia. The global survival was 71% in 55 months of following. Takedown was indicated on 5 patients. The patients without fenestration showed to have 2.8 times more risk of death. The mean pulmonary artery pressure > or = 20 mmHg plus the left atrium pressure > or = 10 mmHg increased the death risk 3.6 times. Of the 52% who required readmission, the main causes were hemodynamical failure and infections. The more relevant complications were: arrhythmia (38%), protein-losing enteropathy (8%) and thrombotic cerebral events (1.4%).

[Surgical treatment results of congenital heart defects in children with Down's syndrome]. / Resultados en la corrección quirúrgica de la cardiopatía congénita en el síndrome de Down.

We made a retrospective study of patients with Down's syndrome that were surgically treated for correction or palliation for their congenital heart disease between january 1996 to december of the 2000 in the National Institute of Cardiology "Ignacio Chávez". We analyzed these variables: age at the surgical moment, sex, congenital heart defect, pulmonary arterial pressure, type of surgery, time of stay in the intensive care unit, complications and mortality. In this period they were surgically treated 37 patients. The mean age was of 2 years with 8 months with a range of 2 months to 17 years. The interventricular defect was the most frequent one (35%) and it was associated to persistent ductus arteriosus in the 61% of the cases. Six patients (16%) had atrioventricular septal defect, the half of them type A and other half type C of Rastelli classification. Twelve patients (32%) had one lesion persistent ductus arteriosus. Three patients had tetralogy of Fallot and two atrial septal defect. Pulmonary hypertension was found in 90% of the patients, in 23 was severe (62%), moderate in 5 and slight in 6 (16%). The surgical treatment was corrective in 89% patients and the average time of stay in intensive care unit was of 2.5 days. The most frequent complication was rhythm and conduction disorders, in 8 patients (22%), three with complete AV block and the mortality was of 8%. In the patients with Down's syndrome is important a complete clinical evaluation with an eye toward establishing an opportune surgical treatment.

Resultados en la corrección quirúrgica de la cardiopatía congénita en el síndrome de Down / Result of surgiccal treatment of congenital heart defects in children with down's syndrome

Se realizó estudio retrospectivo de pacientes con síndrome de Down que fueron intervenidos quirúrgicamente para corrección o paliación de su cardiopatía congénita de enero de 1996 a diciembre del 2000 en el Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez". Las variables analizadas fueron: edad al momento quirúrgico, sexo, tipo de cardiopatía, presión pulmonar y cirugía practicada, tiempo de estancia en la unidad de terapia intensiva, complicaciones y mortalidad. En el periodo analizado fueron intervenidos quirúrgicamente 37 pacientes. La media de edad fue de 2 años con 8 meses con un rango de 2 meses a 17 años. La comunicación interventricular fue la cardiopatía más frecuente (35%) y estuvo asociada a persistencia del conducto arterioso en el 61% de los casos. Seis pacientes (16%) tenían defecto de la tabicación atrioventricular, la mitad tipo A y la otra mitad tipo C de Rastelli. Doce pacientes (32%) tenían como única lesión la persistencia del conducto arterioso. Tres pacientes tuvieron tetralogía de Fallot y dos comunicación interatrial. 34 de los pacientes (90%) tenían hipertensión arterial pulmonar siendo leve en 6, moderada en 5 y severa en 23 (62%). El tipo de cirugía fue correctivo en el 89% de los pacientes y el tiempo de estancia promedio en terapia intensiva fue de 2.5 días. Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron los trastornos del ritmo y/o de conducción en 8 pacientes (22%), tres correspondieron a bloqueo AV completo, y la mortalidad fue del 8%. En el niño con síndrome de Down es importante una evaluación clínica completa con miras a establecer un tratamiento quirúrgico oportuno.

We made a retrospective study of patients with Down's syndrome that were surgically treated for correction or paliation for their congenital heart disease between january 1996 to december of the 2000 in the National Institute of Cardiology "Ignacio Chávez". We analyzed these variables: age at the surgical moment, sex, congenital heart defect, pulmonary arterial pressure, type of surgery, time of stay in the intensive care unit, complications and mortality. In this period they were surgically treated 37 patients. The mean age was of 2 years with 8 months with a range of 2 months to 17 years. The interventricular defect was the most frequent one (35%) and it was associated to persistent ductus arteriosus in the 61% of the cases. Six patients(16%) had atrioventricular septal defect, the half of them type A and other half type C of Rastelli classification. Twelve patients (32%) had one lesion persistent ductus arteriosus. Three patients had tetralogy of Fallot and two atrial septal defect. Pulmonary hypertension was found in 90% of the patients, in 23 was severe (62%), moderate in 5 and slight in 6 (16%). The surgical treatment was corrective in 89% patients and the average time of stay in intensive care unit was of 2.5 days. The most frequent complication was rhythm and conduction disorders, in 8 patients (22%), three with complete AV block and the mortality was of 8%. In the patients with Down´s syndrome is important a complete clinical evaluation with an eye toward establishing an opportune surgical treatment. (Arch Cardiol Mex 2004; 74:39-44).