Transcatheter device closure of atrial septal defects in the elderly: Technical considerations and short-term outcomes

Background Device closure of an atrial septal defect (ASD) results in symptom-reduction, right heart remodelling and lower pulmonary artery pressures. However it is unclear if there is a chronological limit to these benefits and whether device closure is safe in elderly subjects. The aim of this study was, therefore, to assess the safety and efficacy of device closure in patients >60 years. Methods Retrospective study of Amplatzer Septal...