Summary Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation now has a key role in the setting of dysfunctional right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduits or failing bioprosthetic pulmonary valves. However, despite the excellent results obtained…
Summary Since the first transcatheter implantation of a pulmonary valve in 2000 in a twelve year-old boy with a dysfunctional right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit by Philip Bonhoeffer and…
Summary The epidemiology of infective endocarditis is changing rapidly due to the emergence of resistant microorganisms, the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, and an increase in the implantation of cardiovascular devices…
Summary Background Percutaneous implantation of pulmonary valves has recently been introduced into clinical practice. Aim To analyse data of patients treated in France between April 2008 and December 2010. Methods…
Summary Background Fontan circulation is fragile and unfavourable evolution is frequent. Fontan physiology largely depends on respiration and gravity. The hypothesis for valvulation is that valvulation of the circuit reduces…
Summary Background Although widely accepted worldwide, indications for percutaneous valve replacement are limited to treatment of dysfunction of prosthetic conduits inserted in the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT). There has…
Summary Background Transcatheter valve-in-valve (VIV) implantation in failing bioprosthesis is an emerging field in cardiology. Aim To report on a French multicentre experience and a literature review of tricuspid VIV…
