scholarly journals Tissue Valve Replacement for Severe Calcified Pulmonary Stenosis: First time in BSMMU

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-55
Author(s):  
Rezwanul Haque Bulbul ◽  
Omar Sadeque Khan ◽  
Mohammad Samir Azam Sunny ◽  
Swadesh Ranjan Sarker ◽  
Mostafa Nuruzzaman

Pulmonary valve replacement for pulmonary regurgitation is a common practise. Pulmonary stenosis relief or after release of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, progressive pulmonary regurgitation leading to biventricular failure is a big problem. If early pulmonary valve replacement done by homograft or tissue valve then we can overcome this problem. In our case report we have done pulmonary valve replacement by Edward life science Tissue valve for calcified pulmonary valve. And our patient showed a good response after valve replacement. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/uhj.v9i1.19514 University Heart Journal Vol. 9, No. 1, January 2013; 54-55

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 204062231985763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liyu Ran ◽  
Wuwan Wang ◽  
Francesco Secchi ◽  
Yajie Xiang ◽  
Wenhai Shi ◽  
...  

Background: Pulmonary valve replacement is required for patients with right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) dysfunction. Surgical and percutaneous pulmonary valve replacement are the treatment options. Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) provides a less-invasive therapy for patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of PPVI and the optimal time for implantation. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Clinical Trial, and Google Scholar databases covering the period until May 2018. The primary effectiveness endpoint was the mean RVOT gradient; the secondary endpoints were the pulmonary regurgitation fraction, left and right ventricular end-diastolic and systolic volume indexes, and left ventricular ejection fraction. The safety endpoints were the complication rates. Results: A total of 20 studies with 1246 participants enrolled were conducted. The RVOT gradient decreased significantly [weighted mean difference (WMD) = −19.63 mmHg; 95% confidence interval (CI): −21.15, −18.11; p < 0.001]. The right ventricular end-diastolic volume index (RVEDVi) was improved (WMD = −17.59 ml/m²; 95% CI: −20.93, −14.24; p < 0.001), but patients with a preoperative RVEDVi >140 ml/m² did not reach the normal size. Pulmonary regurgitation fraction (PRF) was notably decreased (WMD = −26.27%, 95% CI: −34.29, −18.25; p < 0.001). The procedure success rate was 99% (95% CI: 98–99), with a stent fracture rate of 5% (95% CI: 4–6), the pooled infective endocarditis rate was 2% (95% CI: 1–4), and the incidence of reintervention was 5% (95% CI: 4–6). Conclusions: In patients with RVOT dysfunction, PPVI can relieve right ventricular remodeling, improving hemodynamic and clinical outcomes.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 411-413
Author(s):  
Lok Sinha ◽  
Josue Chery ◽  
Richard A. Jonas ◽  
Pranava Sinha

Background: Stented bioprosthesis implant at surgical pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) ideally should be 25 to 27 mm to facilitate future percutaneous PVR. This often requires accommodating 35 to 37 mm diameter sewing ring in the pulmonary position and requires anterior patch augmentation of the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT). We present a novel “interposition” technique of PVR that allows upsizing the valve without RVOT patch augmentation. Methods: Using standard cardiopulmonary bypass, the main pulmonary artery (MPA) is dissected and transected at an appropriate level. The remnants of pulmonary valve leaflets are excised. The valve stent posts are telescoped into distal MPA, the MPA continuity is restored by end-to-end anastomosis of the proximal and distal MPA, with the interposed prosthetic valve sewing ring in the suture line between the two edges of the MPA with the bulk of the sewing ring extravascular. Result: A total of seven patients (tetralogy of Fallot, three; congenital pulmonary stenosis, four; age range: 15-33 years) underwent the procedure. No patient required RVOT patch augmentation, all patients were extubated in the operating room and were fast-tracked to recovery. Our proposed technique of PVR has the following advantages: accommodate larger size valve, eliminates risk of a paravalvar leak, coronary compression, and anterior tilting of the prosthesis. Conclusion: The valve interposition technique avoids the need for RVOT patch, allows implantation of an adequate sized prosthetic valve, maintains native geometry of the pulmonary artery without the risk of tilting of the prosthesis, and eliminates the risk of paravalvular regurgitation and left coronary compression.


2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 702-707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheul Lee ◽  
Jeffrey P. Jacobs ◽  
Chang-Ha Lee ◽  
Jae Gun Kwak ◽  
Paul J. Chai ◽  
...  

AbstractRelief of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction in tetralogy of Fallot or similar physiology often results in pulmonary regurgitation. The resultant chronic volume overload can lead to right ventricular dilatation, biventricular dysfunction, heart failure symptoms, arrhythmias, and sudden death. Although pulmonary valve replacement can lead to improvement in functional class and a substantial decrease or normalisation of right ventricular volumes, the optimal timing of pulmonary valve replacement is not well defined. Benefits of pulmonary valve replacement have to be weighed against the risks of this procedure, including subsequent reoperation. This article will review the benefits and risks of pulmonary valve replacement, options for pulmonary valve substitute, and timing of pulmonary valve replacement in patients with chronic pulmonary regurgitation after relief of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction.


Author(s):  
Simone Ghiselli ◽  
Cristina Carro ◽  
Nicola Uricchio ◽  
Giuseppe Annoni ◽  
Stefano M Marianeschi

Abstract OBJECTIVES Chronic pulmonary valve (PV) regurgitation is a common late sequela after repair of congenital heart diseases like tetralogy of Fallot or pulmonary stenosis, leading to right ventricular dilatation and failure and increased late morbidity and mortality. Timely reoperation may lead to a complete right ventricular recovery. An injectable PV allows pulmonary valve replacement, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, under direct observation, thereby minimizing the impact of surgery on cardiac function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and mid- to long-term clinical outcomes with this device. METHODS From April 2007 to October 2019, a total of 85 symptomatic patients with severe pulmonary regurgitation or pulmonary stenosis underwent pulmonary valve replacement with an injectable stented pulmonary prosthesis. Data were collected from the international proctoring registry. Mean patient age was 26.7 years. The underlying diagnosis was repaired tetralogy of Fallot in 69.4% patients; moderate or severe pulmonary regurgitation was present in 72.9%. All patients had echocardiographic scans before the operation and during the follow-up period. A total of 54.1% patients also had preoperative/postoperative cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or catheterization; 25.9% had off-pump implants. In 53% patients, pulmonary valve replacement was associated with the repair of other cardiac defects. RESULTS Minor postoperative complications were observed in 10.8% patients. The overall mortality rate was 2.3%; mortality after valve replacement was linked to a severe cardiac insufficiency and it was not related to a prosthesis failure; 1 prosthesis was explanted from 1 patient because of endocarditis, and 6% of patients developed PV stenosis; minor complications occurred in 4.8%. The mean follow-up period was 4.8 years (2 months–12.7 years); 42% of the patients were followed for more than 5 years. Follow-up echocardiography and cardiac MRI showed a significant reduction in RV size and low gradients across the PV. CONCLUSIONS An injectable PV may be implanted without cardiopulmonary bypass and in a hybrid operating theatre with minimal surgical impact. The bioprosthesis, available up to large sizes, has a low profile, laminar flow and no risk of coronary artery compression. Incidence of endocarditis is rare. The lack of a suture ring permits the implant of a relatively larger prosthesis, thereby avoiding a right ventricular outflow tract obstruction. This device permits future percutaneous valve-in-valve procedures, if needed. Results concerning durability are encouraging, and mid- to long-term haemodynamic performance is excellent.


Heart ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. heartjnl-2021-320121
Author(s):  
Emilie Laflamme ◽  
Rachel M Wald ◽  
S Lucy Roche ◽  
Candice K Silversides ◽  
Sara A Thorne ◽  
...  

BackgroundComplications and need for reinterventions are frequent in patients with pulmonary valve stenosis (PVS). Pulmonary regurgitation is common, but no data are available on outcome after pulmonary valve replacement (PVR).MethodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of 215 patients with PVS who underwent surgical valvotomy or balloon valvuloplasty. Incidence and predictors of reinterventions and complications were identified. Right ventricle (RV) remodelling after PVR was also assessed.ResultsAfter a median follow-up of 38.6 (30.9–49.4) years, 93% of the patients were asymptomatic. Thirty-nine patients (18%) had at least one PVR. Associated right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) intervention and the presence of an associated defect were independent predictors of reintervention (OR: 4.1 (95% CI 1.5 to 10.8) and OR: 3.6 (95% CI 1.9 to 6.9), respectively). Cardiovascular death occurred in 2 patients, and 29 patients (14%) had supraventricular arrhythmia. Older age at the time of first intervention and the presence of an associated defect were independent predictors of complications (OR: 1.0 (95% CI 1.0 to 1.1) and OR: 2.1 (95% CI 1.1 to 4.2), respectively). In 16 patients, cardiac magnetic resonance before and after PVR was available. The optimal cut-off values for RV volume normalisation were 193 mL/m2 for RV end-diastolic volume indexed(sensitivity 80%, specificity 64%) and 100 mL/m2 for RV end-systolic volume indexed(sensitivity 80%, specificity 56%).ConclusionsPrevious RVOT intervention, presence of an associated defect and older age at the time of first repair were predictors of outcome. More data are needed to guide timing of PVR, and extrapolation of tetralogy of Fallot guidelines to this population is unlikely to be appropriate.


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