| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882668 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The prevalence of HPVD and pulmonary hypertension in adult patients with secundum ASD or sinus venosus defect is considerable. Preoperative hemodynamic data do not predict the degree of HPVD in lung biopsy. Closure is generally advised to prevent increasing pulmonary arterial pressure and decreasing functional capacity over time.
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Authors
Joerg S. MD, Sabine H. MD, Benita MD, Bernd MD, Stefan MD, Stefan MD, Bruno J. MD,