Challenges in the Surgical Treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect in Children With and Without Down Syndrome in Romania-A Developing Country

Challenges in the Surgical Treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect in Children With and Without Down Syndrome in Romania-A Developing Country

Background: Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) is a cardiac malformation that accounts for up to 5% of total congenital heart disease, occurring with high frequency in people with Down Syndrome (DS). We aimed to establish the surgical challenges and outcome of medical care in different types of A...

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Main Authors: Ioana-Cristina Olariu, Anca Popoiu, Andrada-Mara Ardelean, Raluca Isac, Ruxandra Maria Steflea, Tudor Olariu, Adela Chirita-Emandi, Ramona Stroescu, Mihai Gafencu, Gabriela Doros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
atrioventricular septal defect
Down syndrome
congenital heart disease
pulmonary hypertension
risk factors
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.612644/full

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