Why the study?
What is the rate of early complications associated with stenting in patients with congenital heart disease?
Population
309 consecutive patients with congenital heart disease
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Substantial early risks with congenital heart stenting warrant individualized decisions; leaves open optimal techniques and selection for prospective trials.
What is the rate of early complications associated with stenting in patients with congenital heart disease?
Stenting in congenital heart disease carries a significant risk of early complications (19%), highlighting the need for operator experience and appropriately sized premounted stents.
Gameren et al. (2006) studied this question.
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