This review describes common complications of the Fontan circulation, proposes a clinical and mortality risk score, and explores the current state of art in catheter interventions and transplant.
This review summarizes common complications, proposes a clinical and mortality risk score, and explores catheter interventions and transplant options for the growing population of patients with Fontan circulation.
Abstract Since the first operation performed in 1968, the worldwide population of patients living with Fontan circulation is dramatically growing, with 40% reaching adulthood in the current era. Despite this remarkable improvement in survival, some patients struggle with Fontan-related complications including heart failure, arrhythmias, end-organ dysfunction, and premature death. This review aims at describing common complications of the Fontan circulation, proposing a clinical and mortality risk score to better stratify this complex population as well as exploring the current state of art in catheter interventions and transplant.
Barracano et al. (Tue,) conducted a review in Fontan circulation. This review describes common complications of the Fontan circulation, proposes a clinical and mortality risk score, and explores the current state of art in catheter interventions and transplant.
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