Karin du Plessis

Reintervention and survival in 1428 patients in the Australian and New Zealand Fontan Registry

Michael Daley, Karin du Plessis, Dianna Zannino, Tim Hornung, Patrick Disney, Rachael Cordina, Leeanne Grigg, Dorothy J Radford, Andrew Bullock, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2020  |  Heart

OBJECTIVE: Patients undergoing single-ventricle palliation have experienced significant improvement in survival in the recent era...

Long-term Out-of-Hospital Health Care Use for Fontan Survivors Across Childhood.

Li Huang, Kim M Dalziel, Karin du Plessis, David S Winlaw, Rachael Cordina, Andreas Pflaumer, Robert N Justo, Gavin R Wheaton, Andrew Bullock, Charlotte E Verrall, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2020  |  The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

BACKGROUND: Surgery is the cornerstone of treatment for single-ventricle patients, but life just begins for most when the staged p..

Modes of late mortality in patients with a Fontan circulation.

Chin Poh, Tim Hornung, David S Celermajer, Dorothy J Radford, Robert N Justo, David Andrews, Karin du Plessis, Ajay J Iyengar, David Winlaw, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2020  |  Heart

OBJECTIVES: The mechanisms of attrition of the Fontan population have been poorly characterised and it is unclear whether some of ..

Management of People With a Fontan Circulation: a Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Position Statement

Dominica Zentner, David S Celermajer, Thomas Gentles, Yves d'Udekem, Julian Ayer, Gillian M Blue, Cameron Bridgman, Luke Burchill, Michael Cheung, Rachael Cordina, Evelyn Culnane, Andrew Davis, Karin du Plessis, Karen Eagleson, Kirsten Finucane, Belinda Frank, Sebastian Greenway, Leeanne Grigg, Winita Hardikar, Tim Hornung, et al.

Journal article  |  2020  |  Heart, Lung and Circulation

The Fontan circulation describes the circulatory state resulting from an operation in congenital heart disease where systemic veno..

Heterotaxy Is Not a Risk Factor for Adverse Long-Term Outcomes After Fontan Completion.

Supreet P Marathe, Diana Zannino, Jacob Y Cao, Karin du Plessis, Shilpa S Marathe, Julian Ayer, David S Celermajer, Thomas L Gentles, Gary F Sholler, Robert N Justo, Nelson Alphonso, Yves d'Udekem, David S Winlaw

Journal article  |  2019  |  The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

BACKGROUND: Heterotaxy is considered a risk factor for poor outcomes after the Fontan operation. However, long-term data to suppor..

The Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Patients With Single Ventricles Across the Lifespan

Karin du Plessis, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2019  |  The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

BACKGROUND: Moderate to severe neurodevelopmental impairments are recognized as a significant comorbidity in one-fourth to one-thi..

Long-term Outcomes of the Fontan Operation in Patients With Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage

Matthew S Yong, Michael ZL Zhu, Karin du Plessis, Robert G Weintraub, Tim Hornung, David Winlaw, Nelson Alphonso, Yves d'Udekem, Igor E Konstantinov

Journal article  |  2019  |  The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

BACKGROUND: Few patients with total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD) and a univentricular circulation survive to Fontan..

Creatinine-based estimation of glomerular filtration rate in patients with a Fontan circulation

Thomas G Wilson, Yves d'Udekem, David S Winlaw, Rachael L Cordina, Julian Ayer, Thomas L Gentles, Robert G Weintraub, Leeanne E Grigg, Michael Cheung, Timothy M Cain, Padma Rao, Charlotte Verrall, Karin Du Plessis, Kathryn Rice, Ajay J Iyengar

Journal article  |  2019  |  Congenital Heart Disease

Pacemakers are associated with a higher risk of late death and transplantation in the Fontan population

Chin L Poh, David S Celermajer, Leeanne E Grigg, Jonathan M Kalman, Mark A McGuire, Thomas L Gentles, Dorothy J Radford, Andrew Bullock, Patrick JS Disney, David Winlaw, Karin du Plessis, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2019  |  International Journal of Cardiology

Two Ventricles Are Not Better Than One in the Fontan Circulation: Equivalent Late Outcomes

Supreet P Marathe, Diana Zannino, William Y Shi, Karin du Plessis, Jascha Kehr, Gopinath Perumal, Jessica Sun, Thomas L Gentles, Julian Ayer, Gary F Sholler, Charlotte E Verrall, Nelson Alphonso, David Andrews, Yves d'Udekem, David S Winlaw

Journal article  |  2019  |  The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Hepatic and renal end-organ damage in the Fontan circulation: A report from the Australian and New Zealand Fontan Registry

Thomas G Wilson, Yves d'Udekem, David S Winlaw, Rachael L Cordina, David S Celermajer, Gavin R Wheaton, Andrew Bullock, Thomas L Gentles, Robert G Weintraub, Robert N Justo, Leeanne E Grigg, Dorothy J Radford, Winita Hardikar, Michael Cheung, Timothy M Cain, Padma Rao, Stephen I Alexander, Julian Ayer, Charlotte Verrall, Karin Du Plessis, et al.

Journal article  |  2018  |  International Journal of Cardiology

Hone- and hospital-based exercise training programming after Fontan surgery

Nigel Sutherland, Bryn Jones, Sofia Westcamp Aguero, Tristan Melchiori, Karin du Plessis, Igor E Konstantinov, Michael MH Cheung, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2018  |  Cardiology in the Young

Ablation of Atrial Arrhythmias After the Atriopulmonary Fontan Procedure: Mechanisms of Arrhythmia and Outcomes.

Benjamin M Moore, Robert Anderson, Ashley M Nisbet, Manish Kalla, Karin du Plessis, Yves d'Udekem, Andrew Bullock, Rachael L Cordina, Leeanne Grigg, David S Celermajer, Jonathan Kalman, Mark A McGuire

Journal article  |  2018  |  JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology

OBJECTIVES: This study sought to describe atrial arrhythmia mechanisms, acute outcomes, and long-term arrhythmia burdens following..

Traversing the liminal: what can Fontan adults' transition experiences and perspectives teach us about optimizing healthcare?

Karin du Plessis, Rebecca Peters, Evelyn Culnane, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2018  |  International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

Background Successfully transitioning to adult care is important for congenital heart disease (CHD) patients, particularly those a..

Hospital and home based cardiac rehabilitation following Fontan surgery

ND Sutherland, B Jones, K Du Plessis, M Cheung, I Konstantinov, Y D'Udekem

Conference Proceedings  |  2018  |  EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL

Ask not what your Fontan can do for you, ask what you can do for your Fontan!

Yves d'Udekem, Nimani Fernando, Karin du Plessis

Journal article  |  2018  |  The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

"How long will I continue to be normal?" Adults with a Fontan circulation's greatest concerns

Karin du Plessis, Rebecca Peters, Ingrid King, Kirsty Robertson, Jonathan Mackley, Rachel Maree, Tracy Stanley, Louise Pickford, Brian Rose, Matthew Orchard, Helen Stewart, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2018  |  International Journal of Cardiology

Long-term outcomes of single-ventricle palliation for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum: Fontan survivors remain at risk of late myocardial ischaemia and death

Patrick Elias, Chin Leng Poh, Karin du Plessis, Diana Zannino, Kathryn Rice, Dorothy J Radford, Andrew Bullock, Gavin R Wheaton, David S Celermajer, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2018  |  European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Involvement of patients and parents in research undertaken by the Australian and New Zealand Fontan Registry

Yves d'Udekem, Victoria Forsdick, Karin du Plessis

Journal article  |  2018  |  Cardiology in the Young

Clinical Outcomes in Adolescents and Adults After the Fontan Procedure

Mark Dennis, Diana Zannino, Karin du Plessis, Andrew Bullock, Patrick JS Disney, Dorothy J Radford, Tim Hornung, Leeanne Grigg, Rachael Cordina, Yves d'Udekem, David S Celermajer

Journal article  |  2018  |  Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Super-Fontan: Is it possible?

Rachael Cordina, Karin du Plessis, Derek Tran, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2018  |  The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

"Will she live a long happy life?" Parents' concerns for their children with Fontan circulation

Karin du Plessis, Rebecca Peters, Ingrid King, Kirsty Robertson, Jonathan Mackley, Rachel Maree, Tracy Stanley, Louise Pickford, Brian Rose, Matthew Orchard, Helen Stewart, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2018  |  IJC Heart & Vasculature

Hospital costs and cost implications of co-morbid conditions for patients with single ventricle in the period through to Fontan completion

Li Huang, Kim M Dalziel, Chris Schilling, David S Celermajer, John J McNeil, David Winlaw, Tom Gentles, Dorothy J Radford, Michael Cheung, Andrew Bullock, Gavin R Wheaton, Robert N Justo, Lisa A Selbie, Victoria Forsdick, Karin Du Plessis, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2017  |  International Journal of Cardiology

Hospital Inpatient Costs for Single Ventricle Patients Surviving the Fontan Procedure

Li Huang, Chris Schilling, Kim M Dalziel, Siyu Xie, David S Celermajer, John J McNeil, David Winlaw, Tim S Hornung, Dorothy J Radford, Leeanne E Grigg, Andrew Bullock, Gavin R Wheaton, Robert N Justo, Jayne Blake, Rachel Bishop, Karin Du Plessis, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2017  |  The American Journal of Cardiology

Adolescent and parent perspectives prior to involvement in a Fontan transition program.

Karin Du Plessis, Evelyn Culnane, Rebecca Peters, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2017  |  International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

Background Successful transition to adult healthcare is particularly important for congenital heart disease (CHD) patients who hav..

Three decades later: The fate of the population of patients who underwent the Atriopulmonary Fontan procedure

Chin Leng Poh, Diana Zannino, Robert G Weintraub, David S Winlaw, Leeanne E Grigg, Rachael Cordina, Tim Hornung, Andrew Bullock, Robert N Justo, Thomas L Gentles, Charlotte Verrall, Karin du Plessis, David S Celermajer, Yves d'Udekem

Journal article  |  2017  |  International Journal of Cardiology

Consumption of energy drinks, and alcohol mixed with energy drinks among Australian construction industry apprentices

K Du Plessis, T Corney, C Armatas

Journal article  |  2014  |  Journal of Health, Safety and Environment

Harmful Drinking and Experiences of Alcohol-Related Violence in Australian Male Construction Industry Apprentices

Karin du Plessis, Tim Corney, Lewis Burnside

Journal article  |  2013  |  American Journal of Men's Health

Australian blue-collar men's health and well-being: contextual issues for workplace health promotion interventions.

Karin Du Plessis, David Cronin, Tim Corney, Emma Green

Journal article  |  2013  |  Health Promotion Practice

In Australia, blue-collar workers are predominantly male and form a unique and large (approximately 30%) subset of the Australian ..

Financial awareness education with apprentices in the Australian construction industry: Program evaluation

K du plessis, E green

Journal article  |  2013  |  International Journal of Training Research

Using generalist youth work practice in suicide prevention: A program for young construction workers

R Broadbent, T Corney, K du Plessis, T Papadopoulos

Journal article  |  2013  |  Youth Studies Australia

Socioemotional support of apprentices during the schooltowork transition

K du Plessis, T Corney, R Broadbent, T Papadopoulos

Journal article  |  2012  |  Education and Training

Construction industry apprentices' substance use: A survey of prevalence rates, reasons for use, and regional and age differences

K du Plessis, T Corney

Journal article  |  2011  |  Youth Studies Australia

Older adults' training courses: Considerations for course design and the development of learning materials

Karin du Plessis, Kaarin J Anstey, Arianne Schlumpp

Journal article  |  2011  |  Australian Journal of Adult Learning

Trust, respect and friendship: The key attributes of significant others in the lives of young working men

K du Plessis, T Corney

Journal article  |  2011  |  Youth Studies Australia

Trust, respect and friendship

K Du Plessis, T Corney

Journal article  |  2011  |  Youth Studies Australia

Diet and nutrition. A literature review of factors influencing blue-collar apprentices

K Du Plessis

Book Chapter  |  2011

Attachment and Conflict in Close Relationships. Conflict Resolution, Conflict Beliefs, Communication Accuracy and Relationship Satisfaction

K Du Plessis, C Woolley, D Clarke

Book  |  2011

Blue-collar apprentices and bullying.  Experiences of bullying and its relation to resilience, satisfaction and self-rated health

K Du Plessis, T Corney

Book Chapter  |  2011

Apprentices' mentoring relationships: The role of 'significant others' and supportive relationships across the work-life domains

T Corney, K du Plessis

Journal article  |  2010  |  Youth Studies Australia