Aortopulmonary collaterals in single ventricle: incidence, associated factors and clinical significance.

Melvin SchmielTakashi KidoStainimir Georgiev Melchior Burri Paul Philipp HeinischJanez VodiskarMartina StrbadPeter EwertAlfred Hager Jürgen Hörer Masamichi Ono

Published in: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (2022)

APCs were most frequently observed before Fontan procedure. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome was highly associated with the development of APCs before Glenn shunt. Lower Nakata-Index and younger age at Glenn shunt were associated with APCs before Fontan procedure.

Keyphrases

pulmonary artery
minimally invasive
pulmonary hypertension
coronary artery
pulmonary arterial hypertension
heart failure
risk factors
mitral valve
case report
atrial fibrillation