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The conduction system in simple, regular (D-), complete transposition with ventricular septal defect

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    This study maps the cardiac conduction system in complete transposition with ventricular septal defects (VSD). Careful surgical approach to VSD walls is crucial to prevent atrioventricular block.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Cardiac Surgery
    • Anatomy

    Background:

    • Complete (d-)transposition of the great arteries is a complex congenital heart defect.
    • Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are common in complete transposition and pose surgical challenges.
    • Understanding the cardiac conduction system's proximity to VSDs is vital for surgical safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the anatomical course of the cardiac conduction system in relation to VSDs in complete transposition.
    • To identify surgical landmarks for VSD closure to minimize the risk of atrioventricular (A-V) block.

    Main Methods:

    • Serial section histological analysis of cardiac specimens.
    • Detailed mapping of the His bundle and its branches in relation to VSDs.
    • Correlation of conduction system anatomy with VSD location and morphology.

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    Main Results:

    • The His bundle's location varied depending on VSD type and position.
    • Infracristal and intracristal VSDs showed the bundle on the posterior/inferior wall, left or right of the defect.
    • Distally located VSDs had bundle branches adjacent to anterior and distal defect walls.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical closure of VSDs in complete transposition requires careful handling of specific defect walls.
    • The right side of the posterior wall may be safer for surgical manipulation than the left.
    • His bundle recording during surgery can aid in preventing A-V block in complex VSD cases.