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[Aortic coarctation. Treatment under one year (author's transl)]
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This study reports on 15 infants with aortic coarctation, with 9 survivors. Electrocardiography (E.C.G.) proved valuable for surgical prognosis, distinguishing survival from mortality patterns.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Aortic coarctation is a critical congenital heart defect requiring surgical intervention.
- Outcomes in infants with aortic coarctation vary significantly.
- Early diagnosis and effective surgical strategies are crucial for improving survival rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the surgical outcomes of aortic coarctation in infants.
- To assess the utility of electrocardiography (E.C.G.) in predicting surgical prognosis.
- To analyze the correlation between preoperative E.C.G. findings and patient survival.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 15 pediatric patients operated on for aortic coarctation before one year of age.
- Surgical procedures included subclavian artery-aortic arch plasty and end-to-end anastomosis.
- Electrocardiography (E.C.G.) was used to evaluate cardiac status and surgical prognosis.
Main Results:
- Nine out of fifteen patients (60%) survived the surgery.
- Patients who did not survive exhibited right or biventricular hypertrophy with repolarization abnormalities on E.C.G.
- Fifty percent of survivors presented with left ventricular hypertrophy, indicating different E.C.G. patterns associated with survival.
Conclusions:
- Surgical intervention for aortic coarctation in infants can achieve favorable outcomes.
- Electrocardiography (E.C.G.) is a valuable tool for assessing surgical prognosis in pediatric aortic coarctation.
- Distinct E.C.G. findings correlate with survival and mortality, aiding in preoperative risk stratification.
Abstract:
Fifteen patients operated upon for aortic coarctation under one year are reported. Nine of them survived. The E.C.G. was very useful as far as the surgical prognosis is concerned. Dead patients showed either right or biventricular hypertrophy, with alteration of the repolarisation. On the other hand 50% of survivors had left ventricular hypertrophy. In six of the operated patients a plasty between subclavian artery and aortic arch was performed. The remaining patients were treated by end-to-end anastomosis.