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Atrial isomerism describes complex anatomical findings with defects in the determination of lateralization; being a rare situation, with a prevalence of 1 in every 10.000 to 20.000 live births, with an incidence of up to 4% of all cardiac malformations. The diagnosis can be made in the neonatal age; however, clinical presentation is nonspecific. Depending on the spectrum of malformations, complex and invasive diagnostic tools may be required. Treatment is varied and can range from palliative surgery in view of univentricular physiology to total correction surgery for biventricular repair. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Total anomalous pulmonary venous anomalous connection (TAPVC) is a relatively rare defect, with a prevalence of 0.8 per 10 000 live births, while the partial form, has a higher prevalence, ranging from 0.4 to 0.7% of the population. In Panama, TAPVC accounts for 9% of births with cardiac defects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the computed tomography characteristics of children with this diagnosis who were attended between 2010 and 2020 at the Hospital del Niño Dr. José Renán Esquivel. Methods: A descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted in the population undergoing computed tomography for congenital heart disease at the Hospital del Niño Dr. José Renán Esquivel in Panama City, Panama, between January 2010 and December 2020. A total of 615 CT scans were performed for cardiac malformation. Of these, 51 had a diagnosis of anomalous pulmonary venous connection (APVC). Results: A predominance of this pathology was found in the male sex (57.5%). Some 76.2% of the patients had another associated cardiac malformation, with atrial septal defect (ASD) being the most frequent (54.5%). The most frequent types were supracardiac (50.0%) and infracardiac (28.5%). Conclusion: Computed tomography with intravenous contrast is a useful method that allows detailed evaluation of cardiac and great vessels anatomy in patients with cardiac malformations and provides valuable information on other associated pathologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Congenital heart disease represents a public health issue worldwide. Objective: To know the number of patients with heart disease treated in two public hospitals of the State of Jalisco, as well as the mortality and resources available to participating hospitals for the care of these patients in the period from 2015 to 2018; the information was requested to the National Transparency Platform, and the database of pediatric cardiology services and pediatric cardiovascular surgery of the participating hospitals were also reviewed. Results: The second level hospital has human resources, but not the material to attend to these patients; so it is not possible to offer any type of palliative or corrective treatment. A total of 624 patients were evaluated, of which 92.2% corresponded to non-critical heart disease; overall mortality was 12% but in critical heart disease it was 79.5%. The third level hospital has human and material resources to care for these patients. During the study period, 289 operations were performed and the overall mortality was 20.4%. Conclusion: Congenital heart disease in the State of Jalisco is an important cause of mortality, with a high incidence and a very limited resolution capacity since the health services in the State of Jalisco for the care of these patients are insufficient and inadequate. It is essential to strengthen the health system for the care for these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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