progression with no evidence of inflammation in many patients suggests a neoproliferative
process. Sadr et al found apparently proliferative “myofibroblastic” cells in a small number of …

Coronary artery fistulas are rare persisting vascular connections from a coronary artery to a
cardiac chamber or major central blood vessel. The true incidence is difficult to discern …

Objectives : This study sought to compare the safety and efficacy of the HELEX septal occluder
(HSO) with surgical repair of atrial septal defect (ASD). Background : The HSO is a low-…

Objectives. In this study we report our preliminary results and intermediate-term follow-up (up
to 3.5 years) of stent implantation for coarctation of the aorta (COA). Background. Balloon …

Background— Pulmonary vein stenosis has recently been recognized as a complication of
radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This study evaluates the presentation of affected …

Objectives : This study sought to compare the immediate results and risk factors for
suboptimal outcomes of percutaneous balloon angioplasty for native versus recurrent aortic …

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) collaborated with the American Heart Association,
American Society of Echocardiography, Heart Rhythm Society, International Society for …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the results of a staged surgical approach for tetralogy of Fallot with
pulmonary atresia, hypoplastic or absent pulmonary arteries, and major aortopulmonary …

Rapid prototyping facilitates comprehension of complex cardiac anatomy. However, determining
when this additional information proves instrumental in patient management remains a …

Truly long-term follow-up data after transcatheter closure (TC) of atrial septal defects (ASDs)
are scarce. We report the 5- to 20-year outcomes of TC and surgical closure (SC) for typical …