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Evaluation of Liver Stiffness After Atrial Septal Defect Closure

Evaluation of Liver Stiffness After Atrial Septal Defect Closure Abstract In this study, we aimed to evaluate the liver stiffness (LS) values and the right ventricle (RV) functions after atrial septal defect (ASD) closure treatment. Sixty-six patients were included (38 female, 28 male) in the study. Patients were grouped into 3 subgroups (group I = 21 patients without ASD closure, group II = 38 patients who underwent ASD closure, and group III = 11 patients with ASD and Eisenmenger syndrome). After 1-year follow-up of the patients who underwent ASD closure, LS was assessed using the liver elastography technique. Echocardiographic changes and LS changes over time were compared. Absolute Δ-LS and Δ-liver size were found to be significantly decreased in group II compared with the other groups. While liver size, LS levels, RV and left ventricle (LV) dimensions, and tricuspid regurgitation pressure gradient were found to be significantly decreased; the tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion and the LV ejection fraction were significantly increased in group II. In addition, Δ-LV and Δ-RV dimensions and Δ–tricuspid regurgitation pressure gradient values were statistically significant and Δ–tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion and LV ejection fraction values were statistically higher in group II compared with the other groups. In conclusion, our study demonstrates that the LS is another parameter, which significantly decreases in patients treated with ASD occluder devices and can be used as an objective follow-up parameter in addition to classic echocardiographic measurements. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Ultrasound Quarterly Wolters Kluwer Health

Evaluation of Liver Stiffness After Atrial Septal Defect Closure

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Abstract

Abstract In this study, we aimed to evaluate the liver stiffness (LS) values and the right ventricle (RV) functions after atrial septal defect (ASD) closure treatment. Sixty-six patients were included (38 female, 28 male) in the study. Patients were grouped into 3 subgroups (group I = 21 patients without ASD closure, group II = 38 patients who underwent ASD closure, and group III = 11 patients with ASD and Eisenmenger syndrome). After 1-year follow-up of the patients who underwent ASD closure, LS was assessed using the liver elastography technique. Echocardiographic changes and LS changes over time were compared. Absolute Δ-LS and Δ-liver size were found to be significantly decreased in group II compared with the other groups. While liver size, LS levels, RV and left ventricle (LV) dimensions, and tricuspid regurgitation pressure gradient were found to be significantly decreased; the tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion and the LV ejection fraction were significantly increased in group II. In addition, Δ-LV and Δ-RV dimensions and Δ–tricuspid regurgitation pressure gradient values were statistically significant and Δ–tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion and LV ejection fraction values were statistically higher in group II compared with the other groups. In conclusion, our study demonstrates that the LS is another parameter, which significantly decreases in patients treated with ASD occluder devices and can be used as an objective follow-up parameter in addition to classic echocardiographic measurements.

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Ultrasound Quarterly – Wolters Kluwer Health

Published: Apr 13, 2022

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