2018
Reducing Radiation Exposure in Cardiac Catheterizations for Congenital Heart Disease
Patel C, Grossman M, Shabanova V, Asnes J. Reducing Radiation Exposure in Cardiac Catheterizations for Congenital Heart Disease. Pediatric Cardiology 2018, 40: 638-649. PMID: 30542920, DOI: 10.1007/s00246-018-2039-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCatheterization labRadiation exposureCardiac catheterizationYale-New Haven Children's HospitalDAP/Patent ductus arteriosusAtrial septal defectCongenital heart diseaseDose area productSystems-based interventionsCardiac catheterization labCongenital cardiac catheterizationTotal air kermaPost-intervention dataRadiation dose reductionAir kermaQuality improvement strategiesDuctus arteriosusTranscatheter pulmonaryChildren's HospitalDA dosesSeptal defectHeart diseaseLow fluoroscopyProcedure typeInitial results from the off‐label use of the SAPIEN S3 valve for percutaneous transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement: A multi‐institutional experience
Sinha S, Aboulhosn J, Asnes J, Bocks M, Zahn E, Goldstein BH, Zampi J, Hellenbrand W, Salem M, Levi D. Initial results from the off‐label use of the SAPIEN S3 valve for percutaneous transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement: A multi‐institutional experience. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2018, 93: 455-463. PMID: 30537348, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27973.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBalloon ValvuloplastyCardiac CatheterizationCardiac Surgical ProceduresChildFemaleHeart Defects, CongenitalHeart Valve ProsthesisHeart Valve Prosthesis ImplantationHumansMalePostoperative ComplicationsProsthesis DesignPulmonary ValvePulmonary Valve InsufficiencyRecovery of FunctionRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsTranscatheter pulmonary valve replacementRight ventricular outflow tractDysfunctional right ventricular outflow tractsSapien S3 valvePercutaneous transcatheter pulmonary valve replacementCongenital heart diseaseTricuspid valve injuryPulmonary valve replacementS3 valveSAPIEN S3Valve injuryValve replacementNative right ventricular outflow tractSerious procedural complicationsVentricular outflow tractMulti-center experienceMulti-institutional experienceOff-label useShort-term resultsAortic compressionValve embolizationPerivalvular leakProcedural deathsClinical followMajor complications
2017
Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement using the melody valve for treatment of dysfunctional surgical bioprostheses: A multicenter study
Cabalka AK, Asnes JD, Balzer DT, Cheatham JP, Gillespie MJ, Jones TK, Justino H, Kim DW, Lung TH, Turner DR, McElhinney DB. Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement using the melody valve for treatment of dysfunctional surgical bioprostheses: A multicenter study. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2017, 155: 1712-1724.e1. PMID: 29395214, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.10.143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedBioprosthesisCardiac CatheterizationChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHeart Valve ProsthesisHeart Valve Prosthesis ImplantationHumansMaleMiddle AgedProsthesis DesignProsthesis FailurePulmonary ValvePulmonary Valve InsufficiencyPulmonary Valve StenosisRecovery of FunctionRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsPulmonary valve replacementTPV replacementPulmonary regurgitationBioprosthetic valvesValve replacementMulticenter studyRight ventricular outflow tract gradientPostoperative congenital heart diseaseTranscatheter pulmonary valve replacementVentricular outflow tract gradientSurgical pulmonary valve replacementMean RVOT gradientMedian patient ageOutflow tract gradientSevere pulmonary regurgitationExcellent early resultsSurgical bioprosthetic valvesTetralogy of FallotCongenital heart diseaseTime-related fashionRVOT gradientTract gradientUnderlying diagnosisHospital dischargePatient age
2015
Evaluation of the Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve and Ensemble delivery system for the treatment of dysfunctional right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduits
Asnes J, Hellenbrand WE. Evaluation of the Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve and Ensemble delivery system for the treatment of dysfunctional right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduits. Expert Review Of Medical Devices 2015, 12: 653-665. PMID: 26513599, DOI: 10.1586/17434440.2015.1102050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMelody transcatheter pulmonary valveTranscatheter pulmonary valvePulmonary valveValve functionPercutaneous transcatheter pulmonary valve replacementTranscatheter pulmonary valve replacementRight ventricular outflow tractPulmonary valve replacementRight heart failurePulmonary artery conduitRelief of obstructionVentricular outflow tractDysfunctional right ventricleOpen heart surgeryRecent clinical trialsTreatment of patientsCongenital heart diseaseArtery conduitValve replacementConduit dysfunctionHeart failureConduit functionHeart diseaseRight ventricleClinical trials
2014
Iatrogenic left pulmonary artery to left atrium fistula
Zahr R, Hellenbrand WE, Asnes JD. Iatrogenic left pulmonary artery to left atrium fistula. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2014, 85: 847-849. PMID: 25257952, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.25687.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBalloon angioplastyLeft atrium fistulaPulmonary artery stenosisHistory of tetralogyCongenital heart diseaseAtrium fistulaArtery stenosisPulmonary arteryTreatment modalitiesUnusual complicationHeart diseaseLeft atriumLeft PAAngioplastyFistulaComplicationsFallotStenosisPatientsArteryTetralogyAtriumDiseaseStents
2007
Transhepatic Broviac catheter placement for long-term central venous access in critically ill children with complex congenital heart disease*
Qureshi AM, Rhodes JF, Appachi E, Mumtaz MA, Duncan BW, Asnes J, Radavansky P, Latson LA. Transhepatic Broviac catheter placement for long-term central venous access in critically ill children with complex congenital heart disease*. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 2007, 8: 248-253. PMID: 17417124, DOI: 10.1097/01.pcc.0000265327.93745.89.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplex congenital heart diseaseIntra-abdominal bleedCentral venous accessCongenital heart diseaseIll childrenVenous accessHeart diseaseCardiac diseaseLong-term central venous accessTemporary complete heart blockBroviac catheter placementProcedural-related complicationsTertiary care centerCentral venous cathetersLong-term complicationsComplete heart blockIntracardiac vegetationsUrgent laparotomyBroviac cathetersCatheter infectionEmbolic eventsMedian ageVenous cathetersHeart blockRetrospective review