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[Percutaneous closure of congenital heart defects in children with chronic kidney disease]

Mariela Matamoros-Hernández1, José L Colin-Ortiz1, M Carmen Cruz-Angulo2

  • 1Departamento de Cardiología Pediátrica, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Ciudad de México, México.

Archivos De Cardiologia De Mexico
|October 8, 2025
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Interventional cardiac catheterization offers a safe and effective treatment for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and chronic kidney disease. This less invasive approach improves outcomes in this high-risk population.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Congenital heart disease (CHD) in pediatric patients often co-occurs with chronic kidney disease (CKD), increasing morbidity and mortality.
  • Interventional cardiac catheterization is a less invasive alternative to surgery for simple CHD, particularly valuable in patients with renal compromise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of interventional cardiac catheterization for treating pediatric patients with coexisting CKD and CHD.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective and descriptive study design.
  • Analysis of three pediatric cases undergoing percutaneous closure for CHD in the presence of advanced CKD.

Main Results:

  • Successful percutaneous closure of CHD was achieved in all three pediatric patients with CKD.
  • Demonstrated the viability of the interventional approach in this complex patient group.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac catheterization is an effective and safe therapeutic option for high-risk pediatric patients with advanced CKD and CHD.
  • Highlights the benefits of minimally invasive procedures in managing complex cardiac conditions in renally compromised children.
Abstract

Keywords:
Chronic kidney diseaseCongenital heart diseaseInterventional cardiac catheterizationPercutaneous closure

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