RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Long-term outcomes excellent for atrial septal defect repair in adults
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 591
OP 597
VO 67
IS 8
A1 Moodie, Douglas S.
A1 Sterba, Richard
YR 2000
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/67/8/591.abstract
AB Congenital atrial septal defect repair is safe and effective in patients of almost any age. Long-term survival among adults is excellent, although children generally appear to fare even better. Our 25-year study of outcomes among adults who underwent suture or patch closure found that survival exceeded 90%. We discuss our observations on use of transesophageal echocardiography, indications for cardiac catheterization, and continuing questions about atrial septal defect in adults.