Chest CTA revealed a 4.6 cm x 2.5 cm right ventricular mass, multiple pulmonary nodules, and bilateral pulmonary emboli. Transesophageal echocardiogram identified a large irregularly bordered mass ...
Background: Among 40,000 newborns with congenital heart defects, many face right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) dysfunction, requiring pulmonary valve replacement. Existing options like the Melody™ ...
A solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is an isolated lung growth surrounded by normal tissue. Most SPNs are benign (not cancerous) when they're diagnosed. However, some nodules can enlarge and change over ...
Both types can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, but a key difference is when you feel like you’re having trouble breathing. Obstructive lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive ...
Surgical interventions on the pulmonary valve in adults have been increasing over the years, as patients with congenital heart diseases are experiencing extended lifespans. Reoperations involving ...