Atrial septal defects are the third most common type of congenital heart disease. Included in
this group of malformations are several types of atrial communications that allow shunting of …

After the introduction of catheter intervention for atrial septal defect (ASD) in the pediatric
population, therapeutic advantages of this less invasive procedure were focused on adult …

Objective Despite the establishment of transcatheter closure as the treatment of choice in
adults with secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs), the effectiveness of this approach in the …

Surgical repair of an atrial septal defect (ASD) is a safe and effective operation with little to
no morbidity and mortality. In an effort to reduce the trauma of surgery, current approaches …

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 …

The number of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD), particularly those with complex
malformations, is rapidly increasing thanks to recent improvements in surgical outcomes. It …

Background The development or persistence of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) after
atrial septal defect (ASD) closure at adult age is associated with a poor prognosis. The …

Background Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common form of congenital heart disease.
Significant shunts may increase the risk of developing pulmonary hypertension (PH). We …

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the fate of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) after
transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) closure. Background: Although TR frequently occurs …

Background: Percutaneous closure has replaced surgery for the majority of cases of
secundum atrial septal defect (ASD). However, technological advances have made …