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Early and mid-term outcomes of transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects using double-disc occluders

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionVentricular septal defect (VSD) is a common congenital heart disease (CHD), accounting for 2030% of all CHD cases. While surgical closure has been the gold standard for treatment, transcatheter closure has emerged as a less invasive alternative, particularly for perimembranous VSDs. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0.ResultsThe

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Acquired ventricular septal defect secondary to aortic valve endocarditis

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

While ventricular septal defects (VSDs) have been linked to an increased risk of infective endocarditis, cases of acquired VSD. Infective endocarditis remains a deadly disease with a significant mortality rate.

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Single Frame Echo Quiz

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

This is the aortic valve in closed position and mitral valve also appears to be closed in position. That is because timing of the image may be in such a way that, it could have been in such a way that both valves are in closed position. You can also see the aortic override. Right ventricle, left ventricle.

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Patient Story- Christopher Orozco

Conquering CHD

He was transferred to a childrens hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, where his diagnoses were confirmedCoarctation of the aorta, a hypoplastic aortic valve, a large VSD (ventricular septal defect), and an ASD (atrial septal defect). His aortic valve had begun thickening, requiring intervention to prevent further complications.

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