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10 paź 2006 · Patients with a stretched secundum ASD >36 mm, those with inadequate atrial septal rims to permit stable device deployment, or those with proximity of the defect to the AV valves, the coronary sinus, or the vena cavae are usually referred for surgical repair.
23 sty 2024 · A procedure is often suggested to repair a medium to large atrial septal defect (ASD) to prevent future complications. Atrial septal defect repair involves closing the hole in the heart. This can be done two ways: Catheter-based repair. This type is done to fix the secundum type of atrial septal defects.
This study examines the clinical and surgical outcome of a group of 55 patients (mean age 33 years) with secundum atrial septal defect who underwent surgical repair of this defect between 1981 and 1990.
1 lis 2022 · Transcatheter device-based closure is considered the first line therapy for congenital secundum atrial septal defect (ASD). The last 20 years literature data have been reviewed to offer an updated reappraisal of current evidences.
29 lip 2022 · ASD is the most common congenital heart disease diagnosed in adulthood, accounting for 25-30% of diagnoses. Secundum ASDs account for 80% of ASDs and are located within the fossa ovalis. Device closure is the treatment of choice when feasible.
16 sie 2018 · Secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) is the most common adult congenital heart defect and can present with wide variation in clinical findings. With the intention of preventing morbidity and mortality associated with late presentation of ASD, consensus guidelines have recommended surgical or percutaneous ASD closure in adults with right heart ...
31 maj 2022 · Atrial septal defect (ASD) is the most common congenital heart lesion in adults and is often asymptomatic until adulthood. Diagnosis is important, as timely ASD repair improves outcomes. (See "Management of atrial septal defects in adults" .)
