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Successful complex percutaneous intervention in patient with Fontan circulation and severe heart failure: A case

Andrzej Wittczak1, Paweł Dryżek2, Marek Maciejewski1

  • 1Department of Cardiology and Congenital Diseases of Adults Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute Lodz Poland.

Clinical Case Reports
|May 8, 2023
PubMed

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A complex percutaneous intervention successfully treated Fontan-associated conduit stenosis and severe heart failure in a cyanotic patient. This procedure led to long-term stabilization of the patient's critical cardiac condition.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Fontan circulation is a palliative surgical procedure for complex single-ventricle congenital heart disease.
  • Patients with Fontan circulation are at risk for long-term complications, including Fontan conduit stenosis and heart failure.
  • Cyanosis in Fontan patients can indicate significant hemodynamic compromise.

Keywords:
Fontan circulationcase reportcongenital heart diseaseheart failurepercutaneous intervention

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