Recent advances in interventional pediatric cardiovascular disease

Authors
Maheshwari, S Hellenbrand, WE
Citation
S. Maheshwari et We. Hellenbrand, Recent advances in interventional pediatric cardiovascular disease, CURR OPIN C, 14(1), 1999, pp. 73-78
Citations number
41
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
02684705 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
73 - 78
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-4705(199901)14:1<73:RAIIPC>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Transcatheter therapy in children with congenital or acquired heart disease is a challenging, innovative, and constantly evolving field. In this artic le we review the various "nonsurgical" techniques that are currently availa ble, with a discussion of their applications and an update on the recent ad vances in the field of interventional cardiology.