Atrial septal defect closure in children at young age is beneficial for left ventricular function.
Pia SjöbergHenning ClausenHåkan ArhedenPetru LiubaErik HedströmPublished in: European heart journal. Imaging methods and practice (2024)
Despite the left-to-right atrial shunt that leads to low LV filling and RV enlargement, the LV remains efficient and there is no evidence of impaired LV haemodynamics in children. Closure of ASD at young age while the ventricle is compliant is thus beneficial for LV function. LV volumes, however, remain small after ASD closure, which may impact long-term cardiovascular risk and exercise performance.
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