Thoracic Key

Fig. 29.1 Krichenko classification of PDA morphologies, (a) conical shape, (b) short and wide ductus “Window”, (c) long tubular ductus without constriction, (d) with multiple construction “ complex”, (e) elongated…

  Classa Levelb Surgery is indicated in symptomatic pts with severe TSc I c Surgery is indicated in pts with severe TS undergoing left-sided valve surgeryd I c Surgery is…

Fig. 5.1 (a, b) Dosimetric doses report in two regular angiographic studies. Total DPA dose related to cine acquisition with frame/s and projection. Radiation in the cath lab is generated…

Fig. 7.1 Fluoroscopic views of four different dilation balloon catheters. (a) Tyshak II® (NuMED) 6 mm for dilation of neonatal critical aortic stenosis. (b) Z-MEDTM (NuMED) 6 mm balloon for…

Fig. 39.1 A large mid-muscular VSD delineated with epicardial echocardiography in a 4.8 kg patient. Epicardial echo can be useful as the probe can be used to mimic the desired…

Fig. 35.1 Melody percutaneous pulmonary valve, in the close (left) and open (right) position, mounted on a platinum-iridium stent 35.3.2 The Delivery System The delivery system, Ensemble, also manufactured by…

Fig. 34.1 Static balloon dilation of restrictive atrial communication (a) 12 mm balloon inflated at mild pressure delineating the small atrial communication (b) full inflation stretches-tears the septum. 34.8 Stent…

Fig. 16.1 Critical aortic stenosis in a 26 weeks’ gestational age hydropic fetus. (a) Pre-intervention echocardiographic assessment. Color flow mapping across the aortic valve (indicated by an arrow) showing tiny…

Scenario number Clinical scenario Class of recommendation (I, IIa, IIb, III) Level of evidence (A, B, C) 1 New-onset heart failure of <2 weeks’ duration associated with a normal-sized or…

Fig. 42.1 Echocardiographic four-chamber and long-axis view showing moderate pericardial effusion The urgency for drainage depends on the clinical picture, echo findings and patient history. 42.3 Indication for Pericardiocentesis These…