Changes in the levels of inflammatory markers after transthoracic device closure of ventricular septal defects in pediatric patients

Abstract Background Transthoracic device closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD) is widely used in the clinic, especially in China. Changes in inflammatory marker levels after transthoracic device closure of VSD in pediatric patients have not been reported. Methods We retrospectively collected cl...

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Main Authors: Jiang-Shan Huang, Qiang Chen, Liang-Wan Chen, Yur-Ren Kuo, Zhi-Nuan Hong, Hua Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-019-0900-4