Fate After the Mustard Procedure for d-Transposition of the Great Arteries: Impact of Age, Complexity, and Atrial Tachyarrhythmias: A Single Center Experience
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Published:2023-07-28
Issue:8
Volume:44
Page:1746-1753
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ISSN:0172-0643
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Container-title:Pediatric Cardiology
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Pediatr Cardiol
Author:
Krause Ulrich,Teubener Sophie Theres,Müller Matthias J.,Schneider Heike E.,Paul Thomas
Abstract
AbstractPatients with dextro transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) after atrial switch procedure are at risk to develop heart failure and arrhythmias during long-term follow-up. The present study aims to add knowledge on the fate of subjects after Mustard procedure during long-term follow-up into adulthood. A single center, retrospective chart review analysis was conducted. All subjects who had Mustard-type atrial switch procedure between 1969 and 1994 at our institution were included. A total of 92 subjects were included. Early postoperative death was reported in 2 subjects. Long-term follow-up was available in 49 survivors. Of those, 6 individuals died during further follow-up. Sudden cardiac death was the most prevalent cause for fatal outcome. Mortality during long-term follow-up was associated with the presence of additional cardiovascular malformations (complex d-TGA). Sinus node dysfunction was observed in 65% of the patients and atrial tachyarrhythmias were common in adult survivors (63%). Implantation of a pacemaker or a cardioverter defibrillator was required in 31% and 45% of those surviving into adulthood. Complications were frequently observed during follow-up after either pacemaker or cardioverter defibrillator implantation (43%) with lead failure being the most frequent complication. The aging population of patients after Mustard procedure is facing challenging problems mainly resulting from a failing systemic right ventricle, presence of associated cardiac malformations and the presence of atrial baffles associated with relevant atrial scars. Age, associated cardiac malformations, and atrial tachyarrhythmias seem to play a major role in determining the fate of patients with d-TGA after atrial switch procedures.
Funder
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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