Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions
Transcatheter ASD closure is beneficial for the elderly population since it improves functional capacity, biventricular dimensions, pulmonary pressures, TR severity and BNP. However, the incidence of atrial arrhythmias did not change significantly after the intervention.
PROSPERO registration number
CRD42022378574.
Source: Heart - Category: Cardiology Authors: Baroutidou, A., Arvanitaki, A., Farmakis, I. T., Patsiou, V., Giannopoulos, A., Efthimiadis, G., Ziakas, A., Giannakoulas, G. Tags: Open access Systematic review Source Type: research
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