https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/27475 2026-04-15T11:39:16Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4069 Title: Transvenous pacemaker in a child less than 6 kg Authors: Krasemann, Thomas; Rukosujew, A.; Scheld, H.H. Abstract: The insertion of transvenous pacemakers in chidren is limitated by the calibre of the upper chest veins and for this reason, many children receive epimyocardial leads. This article reports a small patient who developed complete atrioventricular block after an arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries. 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4000 Title: Idiopathic arterial calcification of infancy : a case report Authors: Sundaram, Sandhya; Kuruvilla, Sarah; Thirupuram, S. Abstract: Idiopathic arterial calcification of infancy is a rare condition characterized by extensive calcification and stenosis of large and medium sized arteries. A ten day old female baby developed sudden shortness of breath and was treated with oxygen and antibiotics. Antenatal echocardiography showed calcification of the aorta and pulmonary arteries. Autopsy examination revealed extensive calcification in the walls of major arteries and vessels of several organs. The baby was found to have a karyotype of 47 chromosomes. 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/3999 Title: Delayed Amplatzer device closure of atrial septal defect for persistent cyanosis after surgical correction of severe pulmonary stenosis in early infancy Authors: Grech, Victor E.; Falzon, A.; DeGiovanni, Joseph V. Abstract: This article presents two patients who had delayed transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects for persistent cyanosis after surgical repair of severe pulmonary stenosis. The defects (two in one patient) were closed uneventfully and successfully with Amplatzer ASO devices, with significant improvement in oxygen saturation. The staged approach and the complementary role of surgery and intervention are discussed. 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/3997 Title: How to achieve balloon stability in aortic valvuloplasty using rapid ventricular pacing Authors: Mehta, C.; Shebani, S.; Grech, Victor E.; DeGiovanni, Joseph V. Abstract: Balloon aortic valvuloplasty is now the treatment of choice for congenital aortic stenosis. Balloon stability may be difficult to achieve and this may result in a suboptimal result or even valve damage. We describe the technique of rapid ventricular pacing as a safe and effective option for achieving balloon stability during aortic valvuloplasty. 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z