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A J MOSS

Publications and source records attributed to A J MOSS.

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PubMed1958

Congenital cardiac defects; indications for surgical repair.

The optimum ages for the operative repair of the various congenital defects have not as yet been definitely established. With certain exceptions, it has generally been the authors' preference to delay elective operations until after the age of 18 months. In the usual case, the optimum age for the closure of septal defects is believed to be three to five years. Operative relief of stenosis of the aortic or pulmonic valves, however, is related entirely to the extent of the obstruction, age not being a factor. Although the surgical treatment of coarctation of the aorta is probably best delayed beyond the period of infancy, it is the authors' belief that in the presence of extreme hypertension, cardiomegaly or cardiac failure, early resection of the aortic block should be accomplished. As to the treatment of tetralogy of Fallot, the authors' policy is to delay operation until such time as definitive repair becomes less hazardous. Patients with severe symptoms, however, are given the benefit of some form of operative relief as soon as possible. Whether this is palliative or corrective depends upon the characteristics of the individual case. Definitive diagnostic studies are of great aid in assessing the urgency of operative intervention. The fact that approximately one-third of the patients dealt with required operation at less than 18 months of age suggests that, in selected cases, these studies should be performed early in infancy.

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PubMed1957

Determining blood pressure in infants: use of the flush technique.

The flush technique that recently has come into use is probably the most satisfactory method available for measuring blood pressures in infants and is of great aid in diagnosis of diseases associated with hypertension or hypotension. The method is practical and highly accurate. Readings obtained by this technique are not influenced by the width of the cuff, are usually higher at the wrist than at the ankle, and approximate the mean rather than the systolic blood pressure.

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