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Closing ventricular septal defects in the cardiac catheterization laboratory
Audrey C Marshalland1, Peter Lang
1Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA.
Heart Disease (Hagerstown, Md.)
|April 27, 2002
Summary
Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defects using double-umbrella devices is a promising treatment. This minimally invasive procedure shows high success rates and improves patient outcomes, with rare late adverse events.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) can be congenital, residual post-surgery, or acquired.
- Transcatheter closure offers a less invasive alternative to surgical repair for VSDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcatheter closure for VSDs using double-umbrella devices.
- To assess clinical outcomes and adverse events associated with this interventional procedure.
Main Methods:
- Utilized double-umbrella devices for transcatheter closure of various VSD types.
- Monitored procedural success rates and patient clinical status post-intervention.
Main Results:
- The procedure demonstrated an 88% success rate in VSD closure.
- Most patients experienced significant clinical status improvement following the intervention.
- Adverse events were common during implantation but rare in the late follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Transcatheter closure of VSDs with double-umbrella devices is a highly effective and promising therapeutic option.
- The technique offers significant clinical benefits with a low incidence of late complications, making it a viable alternative for VSD management.