Comparison of Postoperative Changes in Inflammatory Marker Levels Between Transthoracic and Transcatheter Device Closures of Atrial Septal Defects in Children.

Zhi-Nuan HongJiang-Shan HuangKai-Peng SunZeng-Rong LuoQiang Chen

Published in: Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery (2020)

Systemic inflammatory reactions occurred after transthoracic or transcatheter device closure of ASDs in pediatric patients. However, these inflammatory reactions were more significant in patients who underwent a transthoracic approach than in patients who underwent a transcatheter approach.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
oxidative stress
peritoneal dialysis
young adults
atrial fibrillation
patient reported outcomes
mitral valve