# Successful Evolution of Atrial Septal Defect Closure in an Elderly Patient With Complex Cardiovascular Disease **Authors:** Raul Miranda-Segura, Jose Carlos Armendariz-Ferrari, Pavel Martinez-Dominguez, Maria Jose Santa Ana-Bayona, Enrique C. Guerra, Nilda Espinola-Zavaleta PMC · DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2024.05.006 · 2024-06-17 ## TL;DR Closing atrial septal defects in elderly patients with complex heart conditions can improve heart function and overall health. ## Contribution Demonstrates the feasibility and benefits of ASD closure in elderly patients with arrhythmias and pulmonary hypertension. ## Key findings - ASD closure in elderly patients improves right ventricular remodeling. - ASD closure is feasible in older patients with arrhythmias and pulmonary hypertension. - Clinical and hemodynamic status improves after ASD closure. ## Abstract •ASD closure in elderly patients improves RV remodeling.•ASD closure is feasible in older patients with arrhythmias and pulmonary hypertension.•Clinical and hemodynamic status is improved after ASD closure. ASD closure in elderly patients improves RV remodeling. ASD closure is feasible in older patients with arrhythmias and pulmonary hypertension. Clinical and hemodynamic status is improved after ASD closure. ## Linked entities - **Diseases:** atrial septal defect (MONDO:0006664), pulmonary hypertension (MONDO:0005149) ## Full-text entities - **Diseases:** Cardiovascular Disease (MESH:D002318), Atrial Septal Defect Closure (MESH:D006344) - **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606] ## Figures 5 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11405808/full.md --- Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11405808