Objectives The long-term outcomes after transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects (ASD)
in adults are reported and compared between age groups and against population control …

Background Transcatheter (TC) atrial septal defect (ASD) closure has been the mainstay of
therapy for secundum-type ASDs for over 20 years. Aims This nationwide cohort evaluated …

Objective The ostium secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) is among the most common
congenital cardiac anomalies diagnosed in adulthood. A known complication of …

Abstract Background Transcatheter Closure (TC) has become the main stay therapy for
many secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) based on short and intermediate term outcome …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the comparative effectiveness and long-
term safety of transcatheter versus surgical closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) …

Objectives: This study assessed long-term outcome after transcatheter atrial septal defect
(ASD) closure in older patients, especially those older than 75 years of age. Background …

Objective The prognostic benefit of atrial septal defect (ASD) closure in adulthood,
particularly in advanced age, remains uncertain. The aim of our study was to examine the …

Introduction: Technologically, advances in both transcatheter and surgical techniques have
been continuing in the past 20 years, but an updated comprehensive comparison in device …

Background In most patients with secundum atrial septal defects (ASD), transcatheter
closure is the preferred treatment strategy, but whether device size affects clinical outcomes …

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcatheter closure of atrial septal
defects (ASD) in patients over 70 years of age. Background: Transcatheter closure of ASD is …