Retrospective analysis reveals stent implant improves clinical effectiveness in patients with pulmonary artery branch stenosis, suggesting a viable alternative to surgery.
Key Points
Stent implantation significantly reduced right ventricular systolic pressure from 68.35 mmHg to 45.8 mmHg, improving patient outcomes.
With a clinical effectiveness seen in 88% of patients, this intervention indicates a promising alternative to surgery for congenital heart defects.
The retrospective study evaluated 25 patients over 10 years, documenting both clinical and anatomic improvements due to stent intervention.
Complication rates were low at 8%, supporting the use of stent implants for treating congenital pulmonary artery disease.