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ArticleJACC. Case reports2026

Traumatic Compression of a Percutaneous Valve-in-Valve Right Ventricle-to-Pulmonary Artery Conduit in a Young Athlete.

Suniva Kansakar, Ben Holloway, Lucy Cowie, Sarah Bowater, Lucy Hudsmith, Sayqa Arif, Andrew Constantine, William Moody, Paul Clift, Nada Al-Sakini

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Article in JACC. Case reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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10 authors.

Suniva KansakarAdult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Electronic address: suniva.kansakar@uhb.nhs.uk.
Ben HollowayRadiology Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Lucy CowieAdult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Sarah BowaterAdult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Lucy HudsmithAdult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Sayqa ArifAdult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Andrew ConstantineAdult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
William MoodyAdult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Paul CliftAdult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Nada Al-SakiniAdult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundExercise is beneficial in adult congenital heart disease, but patients with prosthetic materials, including valve-in-valve right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery (RV-PA) conduits, require tailored advice regarding high-impact sports. CASE SUMMARY: A 19-year-old man with repaired pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect, and valve-in-valve RV-PA conduit placement developed exertional dyspnea after blunt chest trauma during competitive ice hockey. Imaging revealed significant prosthetic conduit stenosis due to stent compression. He underwent urgent surgical conduit replacement, with full recovery. DISCUSSION: This case illustrates a rare complication of blunt trauma leading to prosthetic conduit failure. It highlights the need for dynamic imaging and reinforces guideline-based counseling to avoid collision sports in those with valve-in-valve RV-PA conduits. Holistic approaches including shared decision-making regarding exercise prescription and regular reassessment is essential in managing exercise safely in patients with adult congenital heart disease. TAKE-HOME MESSAGE: Trauma threatens anterior prosthetic valves, with timely dedicated imaging and personalized exercise prescription being essential.

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adult congenital heart diseasecardiac surgerysports injuryvalve-in-valve implantation

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PMID42084573
PMCPMC13379879

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