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Ovaert C, McCrindle B, Nykanen D, Freedom R, Benson L
Can J Cardiol . 2004 Feb; 19(13):1493-7. PMID: 14760439
Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of transcatheter reocclusion of persistent leaks following previously attempted transcatheter occlusion of persistent arterial duct. Design: Retrospective study. Setting: Tertiary pediatric cardiology centre....
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Sanatani S, Chiu C, Nykanen D, Coles J, West L, Hamilton R
Pediatr Cardiol . 2003 Dec; 25(2):113-8. PMID: 14647999
In cardiac transplantation, the donor organ is not initially innervated and demonstrates decreased heart rate variability (HRV). However, HRV may improve after several months. The mechanism for HRV improvement has...
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Finley J, Beland M, Boutin C, Duncan W, Dyck J, Hosking M, et al.
Cardiol Young . 2001 Dec; 11(5):526-31. PMID: 11727908
A trial of 11 video-conferenced teaching sessions for residents in pediatric cardiology was performed by the 7 training programs in Canada in order to share expertise in specialized areas, to...
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Okubo M, Benson L, Nykanen D, Azakie A, Van Arsdell G, Coles J, et al.
Ann Thorac Surg . 2001 Aug; 72(2):416-23. PMID: 11515876
Background: The surgical management of muscular ventricular septal defects (mVSD) in the small infant is a challenge particularly when multiple and associated with complex cardiac lesions. Devices for percutaneous implantation...
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Azakie A, McCrindle B, Benson L, Van Arsdell G, Russell J, Coles J, et al.
Ann Thorac Surg . 2001 Jun; 71(5):1541-6. PMID: 11383797
Background: Outcomes of the Fontan operation in children initially palliated with the modified Norwood procedure are incompletely defined. Methods: From August 1993 to January 2000, 45 patients (mean age 2.6...
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Pihkala J, Thyagarajan G, Taylor G, Nykanen D, Benson L
Cardiol Young . 2001 Apr; 11(2):173-81. PMID: 11293735
Balloon dilation of coarctation of the aorta has been found to be an effective modality for treatment. Recently, in the older child and adult, implantation of endovascular stents has been...
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Okubo M, Nykanen D, Benson L
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv . 2001 Apr; 52(4):510-7. PMID: 11285611
Thirteen children (seven male) with coronary artery fistula underwent percutaneous transcatheter occlusion. The age range was 8 months to 14 years (mean, 6.3 years). The fistulas had their origins from...
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Ovaert C, McCrindle B, Nykanen D, MacDonald C, Freedom R, Benson L
J Am Coll Cardiol . 2000 Mar; 35(4):988-96. PMID: 10732899
Objectives: We sought to investigate the clinical impact of balloon angioplasty for native coarctation of the aorta (CoA) and determine predictors of outcome. Background: Balloon dilation of native CoA remains...
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Pihkala J, Pedra C, Nykanen D, Benson L
Cardiol Young . 2000 Mar; 10(1):3-7. PMID: 10695533
Hypoplasia of the transverse aortic arch is commonly associated with aortic coarctation. Persistent or recurrent obstruction can occur at this level after successful repair of the native coarcted segment. The...
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Ovaert C, Caldarone C, McCrindle B, Nykanen D, Freedom R, Coles J, et al.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg . 1999 Oct; 118(5):886-93. PMID: 10534694
Objective: Extracardiac conduits between the right ventricle and pulmonary arteries commit patients to multiple reoperations. We reviewed our experience with stent implantation in obstructed conduits. Methods: Between 1990 and 1997,...