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LV Function Mostly Preserved After ASO

CMR findings were largely reassuring in most patients, although late gadolinium enhancement was identified in a minority

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 13, 2026

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    Retrospective study of CMR in d-TGA patients post-ASO.

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    52 patients included; median age at CMR was 14.3 years.

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    Median left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 60%.

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    19% had reduced LVEF; no severe systolic dysfunction noted.

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    Neoaortic regurgitation generally mild.

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    Late gadolinium enhancement in 9.6% of patients.

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    Emphasis on long-term monitoring and risk factors as patients age.

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    Study limitations include small sample size and retrospective design.

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LV Function Mostly Preserved After ASO

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 13, 2026

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