Atrial septal defect (ASD) is the most common congenital cardiac lesion accounting for 10–
15% of all cardiac malformations. In the majority of cases, the secundum type of the ASD is …

Objective Demonstrate the benefits of percutaneous atrial septal defect (ASD) closure under
guidance of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) without fluoroscopy. Methods From …

Introduction Atrial septal defect (ASD) is one of the most common congenital heart diseases
(CHD) in children and adults. This group of malformations includes several types of atrial …

BACKGROUND: From December 2001 to February 2008, right vertical infraaxillary
thoracotomy (RVIAT) was used to perform ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure in selected …

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the clinical course of ASD, as well as its
frequency of spontaneous closure and regression of diameter. Methods In a study …

Background: Atrial septal defects are a common form of CHD and dependent on the size
and nature of atrial septal defects, closure may be warranted. The paper aims to compare …

Objective: To assess safety and efficacy of transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) closure in
small children. Background: Percutaneous closure of ASD is a well accepted alternative to …

Background Transcatheter and intraoperative device closures have been widely used in the
treatment of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD). However, for young infants with ASD …

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

Abstract Background Atrial septal defects (ASDs) can be symptomatic in small children in
cases of co-morbidities. Transcatheter closure remains controversial for large defects in …