Table 1. ASD characteristics according to echocardiographic guidance technique.
| TEE-guidance (n=133 patients) | TTE-guidance (n=256 patients) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| m/f sex ratio | 0.53 | 0.65 | 0.029 |
| Age (yrs) | 9.0 (2.0–15.0) | 8.9 (2.0–15.0) | 0.480 |
| Weight (kg) | 27 [10–70] | 27 [11–79] | 0.760 |
| BSA (m2) | 1.0 [0.5–1.8] | 1.0 [0.6–1.9] | 0.760 |
| ASD diameter (mm) | 15 [5–41] | 15 [8–40] | 0.260 |
| ASD diameter (mm/m2) | 14.3 (3.9–31.8) | 15.5 (5.7–33.9) | 0.118 |
| ASD diam./LA length ratio (%) | 37.0 (13.9–86.1) | 38.4 (17.6–87.8) | 0.132 |
| Large ASD (n, %) | 59 (44.4) | 145 (56.6) | 0.028 |
| Deficient rims | |||
| Aortic | 68 (51.1%) | 138 (53.9%) | 0.602 |
| Posterior | 35 (26.3%) | 120 (46.9%) | <0.001 |
| Antero-inferior | 12 (9.0%) | 64 (25.0%) | <0.001 |
| Postero-superior | 26 (19.6%) | 74 (28.9%) | 0.045 |
| Inferior | 40 (30.1%) | 111 (43.4%) | 0.012 |
| Superior | 26 (19.6%) | 74 (28.9%) | 0.045 |