The atrial septal defect (ASD) is among the most common acyanotic congenital cardiac lesions, occurring in 0.1% of births and accounting for 30%–40% of clinically important intracardiac …

This review discusses the role of echocardiography in transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) closure. It describes a systematic approach to assessment including the crucial role of three …

transcatheter closure is an effective alternative to surgery in most patients with atrial septal defects (ASDs) of the secundum type (1,2). Factors that decide suitability for transcatheter …

Aug 1, 2015 · Explain the clinical and prognostic significance of the echocardiographic assessment of atrial septal defect, atrial septal aneurysm, and patent foramen ovale, including …

Device closure has become the treatment of choice for closing ASDs (1, 2) with approximately 80% of secundum defects being suitable for device closure (2). Decision-making about …

Three-dimensional echocardiography studies should better clarify the anatomical limits for device closure, as they use more accurate measurements such as the circular index of the ASD, …

Pre-ASD closure treatment with diuretics and afterload reduction will help prevent post-ASD closure heart failure. If medical therapy is not adequate to decrease the LA pressure, a …

Oct 3, 2024 · An atrial septal defect (ASD) is considered oval-shaped when its shortest diameter is less than 75% of the longest diameter. Research on percutaneous closure of oval-shaped …

Mar 3, 2025 · normal when the atrial septal defect is small and there are no complications. plaeonaemia (pulmonary plethora) due to increased pulmonary blood flow. enlarged …

Mar 8, 2022 · ASD closure is a procedure to close an atrial septal defect (ASD). An ASD is a hole in the heart between the two upper chambers. The procedure uses a device to plug the hole, a …