Zespół hipoplastycznego lewego serca
Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Zespół hipoplastycznego lewego serca (HLHS) to ciężka wrodzona wada serca charakteryzująca się niedorozwojem lewej strony serca, co prowadzi do zaburzeń przepływu krwi. Etiologia jest wieloczynnikowa, obejmująca czynniki genetyczne i środowiskowe. Kluczowe jest wczesne rozpoznanie prenatalne za pomocą echokardiografii płodu, które pozwala na optymalizację postępowania, w tym poradnictwo genetyczne, koordynację multidyscyplinarną oraz planowanie leczenia etapowego. Zalecenia profilaktyczne obejmują m.in. suplementację kwasu foliowego w dawce co najmniej 400 mcg, unikanie alkoholu, tytoniu i narkotyków, kontrolę chorób współistniejących (np. cukrzycy) oraz szczepienia przeciwko różyczce. Interwencje prenatalne, takie jak płodowa walwuloplastyka aortalna (FAV) i septostomia przedsionkowa (FAS), mogą zmniejszyć nasilenie HLHS i poprawić rokowanie, choć wymagają dalszych badań.

Profilaktyka Zespołu Hipoplastycznego Lewego Serca (HLHS)

Zespół hipoplastycznego lewego serca (HLHS) jest rzadką wrodzoną wadą serca, w której lewa strona serca jest niedorozwinięta, co wpływa na przepływ krwi przez serce. Chociaż dokładna przyczyna nie jest znana, uważa się, że jest ona wynikiem kombinacji czynników genetycznych i środowiskowych.1 Obecnie nie istnieje skuteczna metoda zapobiegania występowaniu HLHS, jednak istnieją pewne działania, które mogą pomóc zmniejszyć ryzyko wystąpienia wad wrodzonych serca.

Genetyczne poradnictwo prekoncepcyjne

Osoby z wadami serca w wywiadzie powinny skonsultować się z kardiologiem i doradcą genetycznym przed planowaniem ciąży.23 Jest to szczególnie ważne, jeśli u kogoś z rodziny występuje HLHS lub inna wrodzona wada serca.4 Szczegółowy wywiad rodzinny, uwzględniający zarówno stronę matki, jak i ojca, może pomóc lekarzowi określić ryzyko wystąpienia wady układu sercowo-naczyniowego.5

Zdrowy styl życia w czasie ciąży

Chociaż nie ma bezpośredniego powiązania między stylem życia matki a wystąpieniem HLHS, lekarze zawsze zalecają zdrowe nawyki podczas ciąży, które mogą zmniejszyć ogólne ryzyko wystąpienia wad wrodzonych:6

  • Unikanie alkoholu i palenia tytoniu78
  • Kontrolowanie chorób współistniejących, takich jak cukrzyca – kobiety w ciąży z cukrzycą powinny dążyć do dobrej kontroli poziomu cukru we krwi910
  • Stosowanie zdrowej, zbilansowanej diety11
  • Codzienne przyjmowanie witamin prenatalnych zawierających co najmniej 400 mikrogramów (mcg) kwasu foliowego1213
  • Unikanie przyjmowania nowych leków bez konsultacji z lekarzem14
  • Unikanie narażenia na narkotyki15

Profilaktyka różyczki

Infekcja różyczką w czasie ciąży może prowadzić do wad wrodzonych serca. Kobiety planujące ciążę powinny zostać zaszczepione przeciwko różyczce, jeśli nie są na nią odporne.16 We wczesnym okresie ciąży zaleca się wykonanie badania krwi w celu sprawdzenia odporności na różyczkę. Jeśli kobieta nie jest odporna, powinna unikać ekspozycji na różyczkę i zostać zaszczepiona bezpośrednio po porodzie.17

Regularna opieka prenatalna

Regularne wizyty kontrolne u lekarza podczas ciąży są niezbędne dla monitorowania rozwoju płodu.18 Niektórzy lekarze mogą zalecić prenatalne badania, takie jak USG lub echokardiografia, aby zidentyfikować potencjalne nieprawidłowości w rozwoju płodu.19

Diagnostyka prenatalna jako element profilaktyki

Prenatalna diagnostyka HLHS jest jednym z najważniejszych aspektów zarządzania chorobą, ponieważ wiąże się ze zmniejszoną śmiertelnością, krótszym czasem hospitalizacji i niskim ryzykiem postnatalnego uszkodzenia mózgu.20 Wczesna diagnostyka prenatalna umożliwia:

  • Odpowiednie poradnictwo rodzinne i genetyczne21
  • Optymalizację postępowania postnatalnego22
  • Koordynację multidyscyplinarną, aby noworodki urodziły się w ośrodkach, gdzie dostępni są wszyscy niezbędni specjaliści23
  • Systematyczne planowanie najlepszego możliwego leczenia pacjenta24

Prenatalne interwencje lecznicze

Badania echokardiograficzne płodu wykazały rozwój zespołu hipoplastycznego lewego serca u płodów, u których początkowo stwierdzono ciężkie/krytyczne zwężenie zastawki aortalnej lub nieobecność bądź znaczne ograniczenie drożności otworu owalnego.25 Obecnie prowadzone są badania nad interwencjami prenatalnymi, które mogą zapobiec rozwojowi lub zmniejszyć nasilenie HLHS:

  • Płodowa walwuloplastyka aortalna (FAV) – odciążenie zwężonej zastawki aortalnej za pomocą balonowej walwuloplastyki pod kontrolą ultrasonografii2627
  • Płodowa septostomia przedsionkowa (FAS) – wytworzenie ubytku w przegrodzie międzyprzedsionkowej za pomocą przezskórnej septostomii2829
  • Terapia matczyno-płodowa (MH) – obiecująca strategia w poprawie wyników pacjentów z HLHS30

Dane sugerują, że tego typu interwencje mogą promować prawidłowy rozwój lewej komory lub przynieść korzyści po urodzeniu, chociaż potrzebne są dalsze badania w tym kierunku.31 Prenatalne postępowanie może zmniejszyć nasilenie i progresję choroby, poprawiając przeżywalność takich płodów i zwiększając prawdopodobieństwo przeżycia do czasu, gdy możliwe będzie przeprowadzenie definitywnego leczenia etapowego.32

Nowe strategie w postępowaniu leczniczym

Etapowe podejście chirurgiczne

Przyjęcie etapowej strategii chirurgicznej jako standardu opieki dla dzieci z HLHS, które są w niestabilnym stanie medycznym, pokazuje obiecujące wyniki jako alternatywna ścieżka opieki dla pacjentów, którzy mogą nie być idealnymi kandydatami do operacji na otwartym sercu bezpośrednio po urodzeniu.33 Ta nowa strategia chirurgiczna daje dziecku dodatkowy czas na wzrost i pozwala lekarzom na szczegółową analizę potencjalnie możliwych do leczenia schorzeń towarzyszących.34

Strategia etapowego podejmowania decyzji może dać nadzieję i oferuje alternatywną ścieżkę opieki dla pacjentów wysokiego ryzyka, którzy w przeciwnym razie mieliby niekorzystne rokowanie i niezwykle niskie szanse przeżycia w okresie noworodkowym.35

Program monitorowania domowego w okresie międzyoperacyjnym

Dla dzieci poddawanych leczeniu chirurgicznemu HLHS, czas między pierwszym a drugim zabiegiem, powszechnie znany jako okres międzyoperacyjny, jest krytycznym etapem w ich opiece. Badania wykazały, że dokładne monitorowanie stanu dziecka może zapobiec poważnym powikłaniom, zapewnić optymalny wzrost oraz poprawić zarówno przeżywalność, jak i jakość życia.36 Doświadczenia programu monitorowania domowego w okresie międzyoperacyjnym znacząco zwiększyły wskaźniki przeżywalności wśród niemowląt z HLHS i są obecnie standardem opieki na całym świecie.37

Badania kliniczne i terapie komórkowe

Obecnie prowadzone są badania kliniczne mające na celu opóźnienie lub nawet zapobieganie niewydolności serca u pacjentów z HLHS.38 Jednym z obiecujących kierunków badań jest zastosowanie komórek macierzystych. Wstrzykując komórki macierzyste do prawej komory dziecka z HLHS, naukowcy mają nadzieję zwiększyć masę mięśniową w tym obszarze, co może poprawić zdolność serca do wykonywania podwójnej pracy, jakiej wymaga ta wada.39

Celem tych badań jest znalezienie kolejnej transformacyjnej terapii w leczeniu pacjentów z HLHS, wykraczającej poza obecne najlepsze podejście chirurgiczne.40

Optymalna opieka preoperacyjna

Prenatalna diagnoza, początkowa resuscytacja i optymalne postępowanie przedoperacyjne są kluczowymi elementami, które dają najlepsze szanse na niską śmiertelność i prawidłowy rozwój neurologiczny u dotkniętych noworodków.41 Szczególną uwagę należy zwrócić na zapobieganie uszkodzeniom mózgu i słabym wynikom neurorozwojowym.42

Pomimo wzrostu liczby noworodków ze złożoną wrodzoną wadą serca i rosnącego odsetka pacjentów z fizjologią pojedynczej komory, możliwa jest opieka nad tą szczególną grupą pacjentów i osiągnięcie akceptowalnego ryzyka śmiertelności, nawet w ośrodkach bez zaplecza kardiochirurgii dziecięcej, jeśli stosowane są dobre protokoły postępowania przedoperacyjnego.43

Multidyscyplinarne podejście

Kompleksowe postępowanie prenatalne i postnatalne wymaga multidyscyplinarnego podejścia, angażującego położników, neonatologów, kardiologów dziecięcych, kardiochirurgów, genetyków i innych specjalistów. Takie podejście umożliwia koordynację opieki i optymalizację wyników leczenia dla noworodków z HLHS.44

Wprowadzenie nowoczesnych strategii terapeutycznych i multidyscyplinarnego podejścia może przyczynić się do poprawy rokowania w tej ciężkiej wadzie wrodzonej serca, jednak kluczowa pozostaje wczesna diagnostyka i profilaktyka.

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    Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a rare congenital heart defect where the left side of the heart is underdeveloped, affecting blood flow through the heart. […] The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. […] Treatment typically involves a series of surgeries starting shortly after birth to improve heart function and blood circulation. […] As a congenital condition, it cannot be prevented, but early detection and medical intervention can help manage the condition.
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    There’s no way to prevent hypoplastic left heart syndrome. If you were born with a heart condition, talk with a heart doctor and genetic counselor before getting pregnant.
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    To date, there is no solid line of prevention for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. However, for people with a family history of congenital heart defects, they should see a genetic counselor or specialist before getting pregnant.
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    Can I reduce the risk of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)? Many HLHS cases dont have an obvious cause. However, providers always encourage healthful habits during pregnancy, including: Avoiding alcohol and smoking. Managing any medical conditions, such as diabetes. Eating a healthy diet. Taking a daily prenatal vitamin with at least 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid. […] If you or your partner has hypoplastic left heart syndrome in their family, you may want to talk with a genetic counselor before getting pregnant.
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    https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/pediatric-care/cardiology/congenital-heart-defects/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome
    Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome cannot be prevented. However, women who are pregnant should attend regular checkups with their doctor and maintain a healthy lifestyle. […] A detailed family history from both the mother and father can help a physician determine the risk of a cardiovascular defect. […] Finally, some doctors may suggest prenatal testing such as ultrasound or echocardiography to identify potential abnormalities in fetal development.
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    Can I reduce the risk of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)? Many HLHS cases dont have an obvious cause. However, providers always encourage healthful habits during pregnancy, including: Avoiding alcohol and smoking. Managing any medical conditions, such as diabetes. Eating a healthy diet. Taking a daily prenatal vitamin with at least 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid. […] If you or your partner has hypoplastic left heart syndrome in their family, you may want to talk with a genetic counselor before getting pregnant.
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    Can I reduce the risk of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)? Many HLHS cases dont have an obvious cause. However, providers always encourage healthful habits during pregnancy, including: Avoiding alcohol and smoking. Managing any medical conditions, such as diabetes. Eating a healthy diet. Taking a daily prenatal vitamin with at least 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid. […] If you or your partner has hypoplastic left heart syndrome in their family, you may want to talk with a genetic counselor before getting pregnant.
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    There is no known prevention for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. As with many congenital diseases, the causes of hypoplastic left heart syndrome are uncertain and have not been linked to a mother’s disease or behavior. […] Women who plan to become pregnant should be immunized against rubella if they are not already immune. Rubella infection in a pregnant woman can cause congenital heart disease. […] Women who are pregnant should get good prenatal care: […] Avoid alcohol and illegal drugs during pregnancy. […] Tell your health care provider that you are pregnant before taking any new medicines. […] Have a blood test early in your pregnancy to see if you are immune to rubella. If you are not immune, avoid any possible exposure to rubella and get vaccinated right after delivery. […] Pregnant women who have diabetes should try to get good control over their blood sugar level.
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    Can I reduce the risk of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)? Many HLHS cases dont have an obvious cause. However, providers always encourage healthful habits during pregnancy, including: Avoiding alcohol and smoking. Managing any medical conditions, such as diabetes. Eating a healthy diet. Taking a daily prenatal vitamin with at least 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid. […] If you or your partner has hypoplastic left heart syndrome in their family, you may want to talk with a genetic counselor before getting pregnant.
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    There is no known prevention for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. As with many congenital diseases, the causes of hypoplastic left heart syndrome are uncertain and have not been linked to a mother’s disease or behavior. […] Women who plan to become pregnant should be immunized against rubella if they are not already immune. Rubella infection in a pregnant woman can cause congenital heart disease. […] Women who are pregnant should get good prenatal care: […] Avoid alcohol and illegal drugs during pregnancy. […] Tell your health care provider that you are pregnant before taking any new medicines. […] Have a blood test early in your pregnancy to see if you are immune to rubella. If you are not immune, avoid any possible exposure to rubella and get vaccinated right after delivery. […] Pregnant women who have diabetes should try to get good control over their blood sugar level.
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    Can I reduce the risk of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)? Many HLHS cases dont have an obvious cause. However, providers always encourage healthful habits during pregnancy, including: Avoiding alcohol and smoking. Managing any medical conditions, such as diabetes. Eating a healthy diet. Taking a daily prenatal vitamin with at least 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid. […] If you or your partner has hypoplastic left heart syndrome in their family, you may want to talk with a genetic counselor before getting pregnant.
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    Can I reduce the risk of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)? Many HLHS cases dont have an obvious cause. However, providers always encourage healthful habits during pregnancy, including: Avoiding alcohol and smoking. Managing any medical conditions, such as diabetes. Eating a healthy diet. Taking a daily prenatal vitamin with at least 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid. […] If you or your partner has hypoplastic left heart syndrome in their family, you may want to talk with a genetic counselor before getting pregnant.
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    There is no known prevention for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. As with many congenital diseases, the causes of hypoplastic left heart syndrome are uncertain and have not been linked to a mother’s disease or behavior. […] Women who plan to become pregnant should be immunized against rubella if they are not already immune. Rubella infection in a pregnant woman can cause congenital heart disease. […] Women who are pregnant should get good prenatal care: […] Avoid alcohol and illegal drugs during pregnancy. […] Tell your health care provider that you are pregnant before taking any new medicines. […] Have a blood test early in your pregnancy to see if you are immune to rubella. If you are not immune, avoid any possible exposure to rubella and get vaccinated right after delivery. […] Pregnant women who have diabetes should try to get good control over their blood sugar level.
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    There is no known prevention for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. As with many congenital diseases, the causes of hypoplastic left heart syndrome are uncertain and have not been linked to a mother’s disease or behavior. […] Women who plan to become pregnant should be immunized against rubella if they are not already immune. Rubella infection in a pregnant woman can cause congenital heart disease. […] Women who are pregnant should get good prenatal care: […] Avoid alcohol and illegal drugs during pregnancy. […] Tell your health care provider that you are pregnant before taking any new medicines. […] Have a blood test early in your pregnancy to see if you are immune to rubella. If you are not immune, avoid any possible exposure to rubella and get vaccinated right after delivery. […] Pregnant women who have diabetes should try to get good control over their blood sugar level.
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    https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome
    There is no known prevention for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. As with many congenital diseases, the causes of hypoplastic left heart syndrome are uncertain and have not been linked to a mother’s disease or behavior. […] Women who plan to become pregnant should be immunized against rubella if they are not already immune. Rubella infection in a pregnant woman can cause congenital heart disease. […] Women who are pregnant should get good prenatal care: […] Avoid alcohol and illegal drugs during pregnancy. […] Tell your health care provider that you are pregnant before taking any new medicines. […] Have a blood test early in your pregnancy to see if you are immune to rubella. If you are not immune, avoid any possible exposure to rubella and get vaccinated right after delivery. […] Pregnant women who have diabetes should try to get good control over their blood sugar level.
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    https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/pediatric-care/cardiology/congenital-heart-defects/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome
    Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome cannot be prevented. However, women who are pregnant should attend regular checkups with their doctor and maintain a healthy lifestyle. […] A detailed family history from both the mother and father can help a physician determine the risk of a cardiovascular defect. […] Finally, some doctors may suggest prenatal testing such as ultrasound or echocardiography to identify potential abnormalities in fetal development.
  • #19 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome | CHRISTUS Health | Pediatric Heart Care
    https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/pediatric-care/cardiology/congenital-heart-defects/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome
    Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome cannot be prevented. However, women who are pregnant should attend regular checkups with their doctor and maintain a healthy lifestyle. […] A detailed family history from both the mother and father can help a physician determine the risk of a cardiovascular defect. […] Finally, some doctors may suggest prenatal testing such as ultrasound or echocardiography to identify potential abnormalities in fetal development.
  • #20 Advancements in prenatal diagnosis and management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A multidisciplinary approach and future directions
    https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v17/i3/103668.htm
    Prenatal diagnosis of HLHS is one of the most significant aspects of the management of the disease, as it is associated with decreased mortality, decreased duration of hospital stay, and low risk of postnatal brain injury. […] Prenatal detection and screening are crucial in facilitating optimal family counseling and comprehensive intra- and extra-uterine management. These measures are associated with a significant reduction in both mortality and morbidity. […] Prenatal management strategies, including FAV, FAS, and MH therapy, show promise in improving outcomes for HLHS patients. […] HLHS patients may benefit from prenatal management, as it can diminish the severity and progression of the disease, improving the survival of such fetuses and enhancing the likelihood of survival until definitive staged palliation can be undertaken.
  • #21 Advancements in prenatal diagnosis and management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A multidisciplinary approach and future directions
    https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v17/i3/103668.htm
    Prenatal diagnosis helps in the fetal management, family and genetic counseling, and optimization of postnatal management, allowing multidisciplinary coordination so that these fetuses are born in centers where all the required specialists are available and they can systematically coordinate to formulate a plan for the best possible management of the patient.
  • #22 Advancements in prenatal diagnosis and management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A multidisciplinary approach and future directions
    https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v17/i3/103668.htm
    Prenatal diagnosis helps in the fetal management, family and genetic counseling, and optimization of postnatal management, allowing multidisciplinary coordination so that these fetuses are born in centers where all the required specialists are available and they can systematically coordinate to formulate a plan for the best possible management of the patient.
  • #23 Advancements in prenatal diagnosis and management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A multidisciplinary approach and future directions
    https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v17/i3/103668.htm
    Prenatal diagnosis helps in the fetal management, family and genetic counseling, and optimization of postnatal management, allowing multidisciplinary coordination so that these fetuses are born in centers where all the required specialists are available and they can systematically coordinate to formulate a plan for the best possible management of the patient.
  • #24 Advancements in prenatal diagnosis and management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A multidisciplinary approach and future directions
    https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v17/i3/103668.htm
    Prenatal diagnosis helps in the fetal management, family and genetic counseling, and optimization of postnatal management, allowing multidisciplinary coordination so that these fetuses are born in centers where all the required specialists are available and they can systematically coordinate to formulate a plan for the best possible management of the patient.
  • #25 Pediatric Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Medical Care, Surgical Care
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/890196-treatment
    Fetal echocardiography studies have shown development of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in fetuses initially found to have severe/critical aortic stenosis or absent of markedly restrictive patent foramen ovale. […] Some data suggest that fetal intervention to relieve aortic valve stenosis (by balloon aortic valvuloplasty) or creation of atrial septal defects (by percutaneous septostomy), both under the guidance of ultrasonography), may promote normal development of the left ventricle or confer benefit following birth. […] Further research into this type of approach is needed.
  • #26 Pediatric Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Medical Care, Surgical Care
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/890196-treatment
    Fetal echocardiography studies have shown development of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in fetuses initially found to have severe/critical aortic stenosis or absent of markedly restrictive patent foramen ovale. […] Some data suggest that fetal intervention to relieve aortic valve stenosis (by balloon aortic valvuloplasty) or creation of atrial septal defects (by percutaneous septostomy), both under the guidance of ultrasonography), may promote normal development of the left ventricle or confer benefit following birth. […] Further research into this type of approach is needed.
  • #27 Advancements in prenatal diagnosis and management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A multidisciplinary approach and future directions
    https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v17/i3/103668.htm
    Prenatal diagnosis of HLHS is one of the most significant aspects of the management of the disease, as it is associated with decreased mortality, decreased duration of hospital stay, and low risk of postnatal brain injury. […] Prenatal detection and screening are crucial in facilitating optimal family counseling and comprehensive intra- and extra-uterine management. These measures are associated with a significant reduction in both mortality and morbidity. […] Prenatal management strategies, including FAV, FAS, and MH therapy, show promise in improving outcomes for HLHS patients. […] HLHS patients may benefit from prenatal management, as it can diminish the severity and progression of the disease, improving the survival of such fetuses and enhancing the likelihood of survival until definitive staged palliation can be undertaken.
  • #28 Pediatric Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Medical Care, Surgical Care
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/890196-treatment
    Fetal echocardiography studies have shown development of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in fetuses initially found to have severe/critical aortic stenosis or absent of markedly restrictive patent foramen ovale. […] Some data suggest that fetal intervention to relieve aortic valve stenosis (by balloon aortic valvuloplasty) or creation of atrial septal defects (by percutaneous septostomy), both under the guidance of ultrasonography), may promote normal development of the left ventricle or confer benefit following birth. […] Further research into this type of approach is needed.
  • #29 Advancements in prenatal diagnosis and management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A multidisciplinary approach and future directions
    https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v17/i3/103668.htm
    Prenatal diagnosis of HLHS is one of the most significant aspects of the management of the disease, as it is associated with decreased mortality, decreased duration of hospital stay, and low risk of postnatal brain injury. […] Prenatal detection and screening are crucial in facilitating optimal family counseling and comprehensive intra- and extra-uterine management. These measures are associated with a significant reduction in both mortality and morbidity. […] Prenatal management strategies, including FAV, FAS, and MH therapy, show promise in improving outcomes for HLHS patients. […] HLHS patients may benefit from prenatal management, as it can diminish the severity and progression of the disease, improving the survival of such fetuses and enhancing the likelihood of survival until definitive staged palliation can be undertaken.
  • #30 Advancements in prenatal diagnosis and management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A multidisciplinary approach and future directions
    https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v17/i3/103668.htm
    Prenatal diagnosis of HLHS is one of the most significant aspects of the management of the disease, as it is associated with decreased mortality, decreased duration of hospital stay, and low risk of postnatal brain injury. […] Prenatal detection and screening are crucial in facilitating optimal family counseling and comprehensive intra- and extra-uterine management. These measures are associated with a significant reduction in both mortality and morbidity. […] Prenatal management strategies, including FAV, FAS, and MH therapy, show promise in improving outcomes for HLHS patients. […] HLHS patients may benefit from prenatal management, as it can diminish the severity and progression of the disease, improving the survival of such fetuses and enhancing the likelihood of survival until definitive staged palliation can be undertaken.
  • #31 Pediatric Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Medical Care, Surgical Care
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/890196-treatment
    Fetal echocardiography studies have shown development of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in fetuses initially found to have severe/critical aortic stenosis or absent of markedly restrictive patent foramen ovale. […] Some data suggest that fetal intervention to relieve aortic valve stenosis (by balloon aortic valvuloplasty) or creation of atrial septal defects (by percutaneous septostomy), both under the guidance of ultrasonography), may promote normal development of the left ventricle or confer benefit following birth. […] Further research into this type of approach is needed.
  • #32 Advancements in prenatal diagnosis and management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A multidisciplinary approach and future directions
    https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v17/i3/103668.htm
    Prenatal diagnosis of HLHS is one of the most significant aspects of the management of the disease, as it is associated with decreased mortality, decreased duration of hospital stay, and low risk of postnatal brain injury. […] Prenatal detection and screening are crucial in facilitating optimal family counseling and comprehensive intra- and extra-uterine management. These measures are associated with a significant reduction in both mortality and morbidity. […] Prenatal management strategies, including FAV, FAS, and MH therapy, show promise in improving outcomes for HLHS patients. […] HLHS patients may benefit from prenatal management, as it can diminish the severity and progression of the disease, improving the survival of such fetuses and enhancing the likelihood of survival until definitive staged palliation can be undertaken.
  • #33 Innovative hypoplastic left heart syndrome treatment offers hope – Children’s NationalSearchLink to: Youth with heart defects need a smooth transition to age-appropriate heart care, says AHALink to: Monika Goyal, M.D., recognized as the first endowed chai
    https://innovationdistrict.childrensnational.org/innovative-hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome-treatment-offers-hope/
    Adopting a staged surgical strategy as the standard of care for medically fragile children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a critical congenital heart defect, shows promise as an alternative care path for those who may not be ideal candidates for open heart surgery immediately after birth. […] This new surgical strategy gives the baby extra time to grow and allows doctors to collect detailed analysis of potentially treatable accompanying conditions. […] Advancing the standard of care for HLHS patients beyond the current best practice approach to improve outcomes for more newborns has been slow for several reasons, the authors note. One main reason is that performing a hybrid procedure on these particularly fragile infants requires advanced devices and additional technical expertise. […] This staged decision-making strategy may give the same kind of hope and offers an alternative pathway of care for high-risk patients who would otherwise have a dismal prognosis and extremely low chance of survival in the newborn period.
  • #34 Innovative hypoplastic left heart syndrome treatment offers hope – Children’s NationalSearchLink to: Youth with heart defects need a smooth transition to age-appropriate heart care, says AHALink to: Monika Goyal, M.D., recognized as the first endowed chai
    https://innovationdistrict.childrensnational.org/innovative-hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome-treatment-offers-hope/
    Adopting a staged surgical strategy as the standard of care for medically fragile children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a critical congenital heart defect, shows promise as an alternative care path for those who may not be ideal candidates for open heart surgery immediately after birth. […] This new surgical strategy gives the baby extra time to grow and allows doctors to collect detailed analysis of potentially treatable accompanying conditions. […] Advancing the standard of care for HLHS patients beyond the current best practice approach to improve outcomes for more newborns has been slow for several reasons, the authors note. One main reason is that performing a hybrid procedure on these particularly fragile infants requires advanced devices and additional technical expertise. […] This staged decision-making strategy may give the same kind of hope and offers an alternative pathway of care for high-risk patients who would otherwise have a dismal prognosis and extremely low chance of survival in the newborn period.
  • #35 Innovative hypoplastic left heart syndrome treatment offers hope – Children’s NationalSearchLink to: Youth with heart defects need a smooth transition to age-appropriate heart care, says AHALink to: Monika Goyal, M.D., recognized as the first endowed chai
    https://innovationdistrict.childrensnational.org/innovative-hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome-treatment-offers-hope/
    Adopting a staged surgical strategy as the standard of care for medically fragile children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a critical congenital heart defect, shows promise as an alternative care path for those who may not be ideal candidates for open heart surgery immediately after birth. […] This new surgical strategy gives the baby extra time to grow and allows doctors to collect detailed analysis of potentially treatable accompanying conditions. […] Advancing the standard of care for HLHS patients beyond the current best practice approach to improve outcomes for more newborns has been slow for several reasons, the authors note. One main reason is that performing a hybrid procedure on these particularly fragile infants requires advanced devices and additional technical expertise. […] This staged decision-making strategy may give the same kind of hope and offers an alternative pathway of care for high-risk patients who would otherwise have a dismal prognosis and extremely low chance of survival in the newborn period.
  • #36 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) | Prognosis & Treatment | Children’s Wisconsin
    https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/herma-heart/conditions/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome
    For children undergoing Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome surgical treatment, the time between the first and second procedures, commonly known as the interstage period, is a critical stage in their care. Research has proven that careful monitoring of the child’s condition can prevent serious complications, ensure optimal growth and improve both survival and quality of life. […] The experience of Children’s Interstage Home Monitoring Program has helped significantly boost survival rates among babies with HLHS and is now the standard of care worldwide.
  • #37 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) | Prognosis & Treatment | Children’s Wisconsin
    https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/herma-heart/conditions/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome
    For children undergoing Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome surgical treatment, the time between the first and second procedures, commonly known as the interstage period, is a critical stage in their care. Research has proven that careful monitoring of the child’s condition can prevent serious complications, ensure optimal growth and improve both survival and quality of life. […] The experience of Children’s Interstage Home Monitoring Program has helped significantly boost survival rates among babies with HLHS and is now the standard of care worldwide.
  • #38 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Clinical Trial | Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
    https://www.chla.org/heart-institute/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome-hlhs-clinical-trial
    The goal: to delay or even prevent heart failure in patients with HLHS. […] „We have gotten so good at surgically caring for these patients. Now our goal is to find the next transformative therapy for the treatment of patients with HLHS.” […] By injecting stem cells into the right ventricle of a baby with HLHS, scientists hope to find out if muscle in this area can be increased, making it better able to perform the double duty required.
  • #39 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Clinical Trial | Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
    https://www.chla.org/heart-institute/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome-hlhs-clinical-trial
    The goal: to delay or even prevent heart failure in patients with HLHS. […] „We have gotten so good at surgically caring for these patients. Now our goal is to find the next transformative therapy for the treatment of patients with HLHS.” […] By injecting stem cells into the right ventricle of a baby with HLHS, scientists hope to find out if muscle in this area can be increased, making it better able to perform the double duty required.
  • #40 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Clinical Trial | Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
    https://www.chla.org/heart-institute/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome-hlhs-clinical-trial
    The goal: to delay or even prevent heart failure in patients with HLHS. […] „We have gotten so good at surgically caring for these patients. Now our goal is to find the next transformative therapy for the treatment of patients with HLHS.” […] By injecting stem cells into the right ventricle of a baby with HLHS, scientists hope to find out if muscle in this area can be increased, making it better able to perform the double duty required.
  • #41 Preoperative management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome
    https://www.signavitae.com/articles/10.22514/SV42.102009.2
    Prenatal diagnosis, initial resuscitation and optimal preoperative management are key elements that allow the best opportunity for low mortality and normal neurodevelopment in affected newborns. […] Special attention should be paid to the prevention of brain injury and poor neurodevelopmental outcome. […] Despite an increase in the number of newborns with complex congenital heart disease and a growing percentage of patients with single-ventricle physiology, it is possible to care for this particular group of patients and achieve acceptable mortality risks, even in centres with no pediatric cardiac surgery facilities, if good preoperative management protocols are followed.
  • #42 Preoperative management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome
    https://www.signavitae.com/articles/10.22514/SV42.102009.2
    Prenatal diagnosis, initial resuscitation and optimal preoperative management are key elements that allow the best opportunity for low mortality and normal neurodevelopment in affected newborns. […] Special attention should be paid to the prevention of brain injury and poor neurodevelopmental outcome. […] Despite an increase in the number of newborns with complex congenital heart disease and a growing percentage of patients with single-ventricle physiology, it is possible to care for this particular group of patients and achieve acceptable mortality risks, even in centres with no pediatric cardiac surgery facilities, if good preoperative management protocols are followed.
  • #43 Preoperative management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome
    https://www.signavitae.com/articles/10.22514/SV42.102009.2
    Prenatal diagnosis, initial resuscitation and optimal preoperative management are key elements that allow the best opportunity for low mortality and normal neurodevelopment in affected newborns. […] Special attention should be paid to the prevention of brain injury and poor neurodevelopmental outcome. […] Despite an increase in the number of newborns with complex congenital heart disease and a growing percentage of patients with single-ventricle physiology, it is possible to care for this particular group of patients and achieve acceptable mortality risks, even in centres with no pediatric cardiac surgery facilities, if good preoperative management protocols are followed.
  • #44 Advancements in prenatal diagnosis and management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A multidisciplinary approach and future directions
    https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v17/i3/103668.htm
    Prenatal diagnosis helps in the fetal management, family and genetic counseling, and optimization of postnatal management, allowing multidisciplinary coordination so that these fetuses are born in centers where all the required specialists are available and they can systematically coordinate to formulate a plan for the best possible management of the patient.