Sanjeev Thapa
Department of Cardiology, Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre (MCVTC), Institute of Medicine, TUTH, Nepal
Publications
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Research Article
Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defect with Amplatzer Device in Adolescence and Adults: Short Term Results: MCVTC Experience
Author(s): Raja Ram Khanal*, Arun Sayami, YD Bhatta, Ratna Mani Gajurel, Ravi Sahi, Chandramani Poudel, Hemant Shrestha, Surya Devkota and Sanjeev Thapa
Introduction: Atrial septal defect (ASD) is one of the common congenital heart diseases accounting for 8% to 10% of total congenital heart disease at birth and one of the most common diseases in adulthood. Ostium Secundum (OS) ASD has been successfully closed surgically for over several decades. But even though the results are better, it is associated with discomfort, morbidity, and a thoracotomy scar. Transcatheter closure in these patients has advanced rapidly in recent years and represents a growing field in invasive cardiology. Methods: This prospective study was conducted at Manmohan cardiothoracic vascular and transplant center, Maharajgung, Kathmandu, Nepal. Fifty-two (52) patients with a diagnosis of OS ASD assessed for device closure. Patients underwent transthoracic and trans oesophageal echocardiography for the defect location, si.. Read More»