Percutaneous atrial septal defect closure in limited-resource setting: a decade-long experience from Ethiopia

This study emphasized that Percutaneous Closure of ASD can be successfully performed in resource-limited settings with a high immediate success rate and minimal complications such as AV valve encroachment and paroxysmal SVT. Given that complications impact length of hospital stays, preventing them is crucial.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Published
2025-02-18
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2025.1550693
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2
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Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
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Percutaneous atrial septal defect closure in limited-resource setting: a decade-long experience from Ethiopia

Mohammed Bedru, Kefelegn Dejene, Sura Markos, Mohammed Nasir
2 citations
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
3.04
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Percutaneous atrial septal defect closure in limited-resource setting: a decade-long experience from Ethiopia

Mohammed Bedru, Kefelegn Dejene, Sura Markos, Mohammed Nasir
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2 citations

Abstract

This study emphasized that Percutaneous Closure of ASD can be successfully performed in resource-limited settings with a high immediate success rate and minimal complications such as AV valve encroachment and paroxysmal SVT. Given that complications impact length of hospital stays, preventing them is crucial.

Frontiers in Cardiovascular MedicineVol. 12
Hawassa University (ET), The Carter Center (ET)
Openalex Percentile: Top 11%
Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
3.04
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