Acyanotic congenital heart diseases in Adults Dr Manish Chokhandre Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist
Classification of CHD Acyanotic Increase PBF ASD VSD PDA AP window Combined Normal PBF AS/PS Cyanotic Decrease PBF TOF Pulm Atresia Increase PBF TGA TAPVC Truncus arteriosus
Atrial Septal Defect 30-40% of CHD in adults (2 nd only to bicuspid AV) F:M – 2-3:1 SV ASD- 1:1
ASD- Intro Occurs in different anatomic portion of septum-Further classify Associated defects(PS, pulmonary artery stenosis, VSD, PDA) Functional consequences depends on Size of the defect Presence of cardiac anomalies
Types of ASD Secundum ASD Primum ASD Sinus venosus ASDs Coronary sinus ASD PFO
Primum ASD (15%) - Cleft AML, ECD Secundum ASD (60-70%) -Prolapse of AML, Multiple defects SV-ASD (10%) - PAPVC/ IVC/SVC Coronary sinus ASD (<1%) - LSVC
PFO Not Truly an ASD (no septal tissue missing) Flap closes due to Reduced right heart pressure and PVR Elevated LA pressure Flap closure by 2 years in 70-75 %
Pathophysiology of ASD
Pathophysiology of ASD
RA dilatation RV dilatation Increase PBF/PAH LV underfilled
Clinical Features
RA dilatation RV dilatation Increase PBF/PAH LV underfilled CHF Fatigue Reduced exercise capacity Increase Hydrostatic pressures in lung Pulmonary oedema Dyspnoea Recurrent RTIs Increase in atrial wall stress Damage to normal conduction tissue Palpitations
RA dilatation RV dilatation Increase PBF/PAH LV underfilled
ECG
RA dilatation RV dilatation RAD Tall P waves Prolonged PR Wide QRS/ RBBB
Complications/Natural History
RA dilatation RV dilatation Increase PBF/PAH LV underfilled CHF Poor compliance of ventricle Increase Hydrostatic pressures in lung Pulmonary oedema Eisenmenger Increase in atrial wall stress Damage to normal conduction tissue Atrial arrhythmias
Natural History of ASDs In patients with an ASD less than 3 mm in size diagnosed before 3 months of age, spontaneous closure occurs in 100% of patients at 1½ years of age. Spontaneous closure occurs more than 80% in patients with defects between 3 and 8 mm before 1½ years of age. An ASD with a diameter greater than 8 mm rarely closes spontaneously.
Natural History of ASDs Most children with an ASD remain active and asymptomatic. Rarely, congestive heart failure (CHF) can develop in infancy. If a large defect is untreated, CHF and pulmonary hypertension develop in adults who are in their 20s and 30s . With or without surgery, atrial arrhythmias (flutter or fibrillation) may occur in adults. Infective endocarditis does not occur in patients with isolated ASDs . Cerebrovascular accident, resulting from paradoxical embolization through an ASD , is a rare complication.
Medical Management Exercise restriction is unnecessary. Symptomatic, anti-congestive therapy with diuretics may be indicated until closure is accomplished.
Small less than 3-5 mm shunt- conservative Closure of an ASD is indicated if there is a large shunt. Indicators of a large shunt include Qp:Qs ≥ 1.5 . A diastolic flow rumble in the tricuspid area, ECG evidence of right ventricular hypertrophy, Chest x-ray evidence of cardiomegaly or increased pulmonary vascular markings, or Echocardiographic evidence of right ventricular enlargement and/or paradoxical septal motion.
Dilemma
Treatment
Treatment of OS-ASD Device closure Surgical closure Day care No scar/Pain CPB/Cardioplegia arrest Morbidity associated with Sx MIS/median sternotomy Treatment of Primum ASD Treatment of SV ASD/ Coronary sinus ASD Stenting Transcatheter closure
Nonsurgical Closure
Surgical Closure
Outcome Excellent
VSD
Ventricular septal defect Ventricular level communication Most common heart disease in children Small VSD reach till adulthood Large VSD Eisenmenger Male and female equally affected
Association Coarctation of the aorta ASD PDA Intracardiac obstructions such as- Subpulmonary or subaortic stenosis Mitral stenosis, and Anomalous muscle bundle of the right ventricle Incompetent atrioventricular valves.
Types of VSD
Classification: Based on anatomical location A small membranous portion and A large muscular portion: The inlet septum, The outlet septum The trabecular septum: Anterior Posterior Mid Apical
The “Swiss cheese” type of multiple muscular defect (involving all components of the ventricular septum) is extremely difficult to close surgically.
Classification: Based on size & Shunt
VSD Small Moderate Large Pressure Size < 1/3 Aortic root < 1/2 Aortic root =/>Aortic root >2.2:1 1.4-2.2:1 <1.4:1 Qp /Qs Classification of VSD
Natural history Approximately 25%-small defects close spontaneously by 18 months, 50% by 4 years, and 75% by 8-10 years. A spontaneous closure rate - 45% within the first 12 to 14 months (uncomplicated perimembranous or muscular VSD). Even large defects tend to become smaller. Defects close by two mechanisms: by muscular septum growth and by “aneurysmal tissue” from a septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve as in the case of perimembranous defects.
Natural history (Contd.) A large VSD during childhood is typically associated with significant left-to-right shunt and eventual development of congestive heart failure. Patients with moderate-sized VSDs can survive to adulthood before detection. Given the gradual development of symptoms in these patients, they may not present until late in the disease course. In these patients, the excess right-sided flow may lead to pulmonary vascular disease and Eisenmenger physiology if left untreated.
Natural history (Contd.) Endocarditis is a risk because of the presence of a high-velocity, turbulent jet into the right ventricle. Endocarditis most frequently involves the septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve apparatus at the point of jet impact.
Pathophysiology
VSD RV(Conduit) LA dilatation LV Dilatation Increase PBF/PAH