Anatomic Studies of the Cardiac Conduction System in Congenital Malformations

Anatomic studies of the cardiac conduction system in congenital malformations of the heart.

Evaluating the overt extracardiac malformations in children with congenital heart disease in Khuzestan Province

Background: Extracardiac malformations can be seen in 20-45% of infants with congenital heart disease (CHD). Chromosomal abnormalities exist in 5-10% of patients with CHD. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of overt extra cardiac malformations in children with CHD. Methods: This descriptive epidemiologic study was conducted on 720 patients with CHD referred to the pediatric ca...

Frequency of Congenital Cardiac Malformations in the Neonates with Congenital Hypothyroidism

Background: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a prevalent disorder, which is associated with several other congenital anomalies, especially cardiac diseases. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) in the neonates with CH.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on two groups of 79 subjects to compare the type and frequency of congenital ca...

Surgical Anatomy of the Coronary Artery Distribution

DURING the initial phases in the development of open-heart surgery, problems related to the perfusion procedure were common causes of morbidity and mortality. With improved perfusion technics and increased knowledge of the physiology of cardiopulmonary bypass, such problems have become less frequent. Now that the perfusion procedure itself is accomplished with considerable safety, the surgical ...

Associated Risk Factors and Prevalence of Congenital Malformations in Ardabil, Iran

Introduction: Congenital anomalies are the most common cause of disability in developed and developing countries. Costs of hospitalization and treatment of congenital anomalies pose a significant burden to families and societies. The objective of the present study was to determine the associated risk factors and prevalence of congenital malformations in Ardabil, Iran. Methods: This cross-secti...