Background Device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) are
both associated with short‐and long‐term complications. Our knowledge of the complication …

BACKGROUND: Real-time three-dimensional (RT3D) echocardiography is a recently
developed technique that is being increasingly used in echocardiography laboratories. Over …

Aims To evaluate the effect of age on the clinical benefit of atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
in adults. Methods and results Functional status, the presence of arrhythmias, right …

Background Heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFpEF) is
common and, to date, therapeutic options are limited. Increased left atrial pressure is a key …

BACKGROUND: In the large and expanding population of adults with congenital heart
disease, little is known about their long-term outcome. By means of a systematic literature …

Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) was performed mainly in children and
adolescents. Information about outcome and complications in adults was limited. From …

Background The Occlutech Figulla ASD device series (OFSO) shows an improved device
design for interventional ASD closure, larger follow‐up series are missing. Methods We …

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 sought to assess procedural characteristics, early clinical outcome,
and long-term complications after transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) in …

Atrial septal defect (ASD) accounts for 25–30% of congenital heart defects that are
diagnosed in adult hood. ASDs are classified according to location in the interatrial septum …