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Ventricular septal defectsOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Echocardiographic assessment of a ventricular septal defect is not merely describing the presence of a hole in the ventricular septum. The ideal evaluation should comprise a description of the exact localizatio of the defect, its size, and relation to essential intracardiac landmarks, such as the tricuspid and aortic valve. The use of RT-3DE offers direct visualization of the VSD and its relation with the surrounding structures and gives a better understanding of the exact anatomy and size of the defect, which may lead to a further optimization of the planning of surgical or catheterinterventional procedures in patients with a VSD. Catheter-based therapy for the treatment of congenital heart defects is a desirable alternative to open-heart surgery, with the inherent risks and longer associated recovery time of cardiopulmonary bypass. The current study was done to assess the feasibility and accuracy of three dimensional echocardiography in morphological assessment of patients with VSD and its impact on transcatheter closure.