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AbstractAtrial septal defects (ASDs) represent the most common congenital heart defect diagnosed in adulthood. Although considered a simple defect, challenges in optimal diagnostic and treatment options still exist due to great heterogeneity in terms of anatomy and time-related complications primarily arrhythmias, thromboembolism, right heart failure and, in a subset of patients, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Atrial septal defects call for tertiary expertise where all options may be considered, namely catheter vs. surgical closure, consideration of pre-closure ablation for patients with atrial tachycardia and suitability for closure or/and targeted therapy for patients with PAH. This review serves to update the clinician on the latest evidence, the nuances of optimal diagnostics, treatment options, and long-term follow-up care for patients with an ASD.
Adult, Cardiac Catheterization, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Atrial septal defect surgery, Arrhythmias, Cardiac, Pulmonary arterial hypertension, Heart Septal Defects, Atrial, Advanced imaging, Treatment Outcome, Device closure, Atrial septal defect, Humans, Sinus venosus defect
Adult, Cardiac Catheterization, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Atrial septal defect surgery, Arrhythmias, Cardiac, Pulmonary arterial hypertension, Heart Septal Defects, Atrial, Advanced imaging, Treatment Outcome, Device closure, Atrial septal defect, Humans, Sinus venosus defect
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