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Update on Transcatheter Device Closure of Congenital Septal Defects

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The goal of this paper is to review currently available devices for closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) and ventricular septal defects (VSDs).

Recent Findings

Favorable results from the ASSURED trial resulted in FDA approval for the most recently developed device for transcatheter ASD closure in the United States. Further studies are required to assist in the development or approval of safe devices for transcatheter perimembranous VSD closure in pediatric patients.

Summary

Device closure is the less invasive and preferred management option for many ASDs, with multiple studies demonstrating lower complication rates, shorter hospital stays, and lower mortality than surgical repair. Complex ASDs that make device closure more difficult include large defects, rim deficiencies, fenestrated defects, multiple defects, and the presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Device closure has also become an accepted alternative to surgery for some types of ventricular septal defects VSDs, though challenges and limitations remain. Future innovations including novel devices and techniques are needed to further expand on the types of defects that can be safely closed via transcatheter approach.

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Wood, K.P., Fleming, G.A. & Chamberlain, R.C. Update on Transcatheter Device Closure of Congenital Septal Defects. Curr Cardiol Rep 25, 1083–1093 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-023-01925-3

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