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The Use of 3-Dimensional Echocardiography for Tricuspid Valve Surgery in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case of a patient with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome requiring tricuspid valve repair due to anterior leaflet prolapse. The use of three-dimensional echocardiography enabled delineation of the primary and secondary mechanisms responsible for valvar regurgitation: an abnormally positioned, dominant posteromedial papillary muscle and a tethered septal leaflet. With this information, the surgical team modified their approach, proceeding with placement of ten artificial chord in the anterior leaflet. At the six month follow up appointment, there was no valvar regurgitation or stenosis.

Source: CJC Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

DOI: 10.1016/j.cjcpc.2023.10.005

Authors: Andrea Pisesky, Osami Honjo, Olivier Villemain, Andreea Dragulescu

Institution: Hospital for Sick Children

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100