Key result
Anatomical TGA repair linked to mild aortic regurgitation in ~53% of patients.
Why the study?
Doppler echocardiography after anatomical correction of transposition of the great arteries was studied to evaluate its utility and limitations in postoperative assessment.
Observational (n=19)
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Mild AR and elevated AV velocities common post-TGA repair; leaves open need for prospective longitudinal studies before guiding surveillance.
Gibbs et al. (1986) conducted an observational in Transposition of the great arteries (n=19). Pulsed and continuous wave Doppler echocardiography was evaluated on Blood flow velocities and valvular regurgitation. Doppler echocardiography after anatomical correction of transposition of the great arteries detected mild aortic regurgitation in 10 of 19 patients and increased pulmonary flow velocities in 14.
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