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Implantation of Total Artificial Heart in Congenital Heart Disease
Published on: July 18, 2014
[Outcome of operated transposition of the great vessels]
Insights
Long-term outcomes for transposition of the great vessels surgery show significant progress. While most patients achieve a good quality of life, lifelong monitoring and potential reoperations are crucial for managing this congenital heart defect.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Context:
- Transposition of the great vessels (TGV) is a critical congenital heart defect.
- Surgical management of TGV has evolved significantly.
- Long-term outcomes require careful consideration.
Purpose:
- To describe the long-term outcomes for patients surgically treated for TGV.
- To inform cardiologists on follow-up, investigations, and reoperation strategies.
- To review current literature and clinical experience with TGV management.
Summary:
- Surgical interventions for TGV have improved survival and quality of life.
- Despite advancements, TGV management remains complex, necessitating ongoing care.
- Most patients require lifelong follow-up and may need further interventions.
Impact:
- Improved understanding of TGV long-term prognosis.
- Guidance for clinical decision-making in TGV patient management.
- Highlights the need for continued research and specialized care in congenital heart disease.
Abstract:
The object of this report is to describe the long-term outcome of patients operated for transposition of the great vessels. Understanding what we mean by transposition of the great vessels, the surgical options with their advantages, limitations and complications, helps the cardiologist decide on the mode of follow-up, the investigations and even the reoperations that these patients may need. The authors review the results of the literature and their experience over the years with children and adults with congenital heart disease. Although considerable progress has been made in the management of a condition considered to be constantly and often rapidly fatal, most of the procedures which allow patients to have a normal or quasi-normal quality of life have not resolved all the problems and require maintenance of long-term follow-up.
