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Filter by:The infection rate of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is unknown due to a lack of epidemiological data. The rate currently available comes from researches conducted decades ago, when open surgery was the standard of care. Because of the potentially fatal consequences of a stent graft infection in the thoracic aorta, the investigators tend to prescribe antibiotic prophylaxis for at least three days. In this study, the investigators are going to collect data on patients receiving TEVAR in the past five years and provide the following information: a. the infection rate (MAGIC classification), b. the rate of fever, c. the results of the lab tests, such as the WBC count and C-reaction protein. d. risk factors associated with infection and fever.
The objective of the clinical investigation is to access clinical safety and effectiveness of the Minima Stent in neonates, infants, and young children requiring intervention for common congenital vascular stenosis (i.e., coarctation of the aorta and/or pulmonary artery stenosis) who are indicated for treatment.
Currently catheters used in heart catheterization procedures are guided throughout the heart chambers and blood vessels by pictures taken by x-rays. This technology exposes patients to radiation. With this study protocol the investigators will use MRI technology to take real-time pictures to navigate catheters throughout heart chambers. MRI uses electromagnetic energy; therefore, it does not expose participants to radiation energy.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with repaired congenital heart disease show differences in size or function of their heart atria compared to normal controls and depending on the nature of their heart disease.