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To seal or to vent? Hemodynamic-guided decision-making in an older patient with borderline large secundum atrial septal defect and pulmonary hypertension

Heart Science Journal · Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026) · hlm. 105–108

DOI
10.21776/ub.hsj.2026.007.03.18
ISSN
2721-9984, 2721-9976
Terbit
2026-07-14
Penerbit
Universitas Brawijaya
Bahasa
en
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creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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Background: Determining whether an atrial septal defect (ASD) should be closed in older patients who already have pulmonary hypertension may present a clinical dilemma. This is particularly true when pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) approaches commonly used operability thresholds. Case Illustrations: A 59-year-old woman was referred to our center because of progressive exertional dyspnea and declining functional capacity. Echocardiography evaluation showed a large secundum ASD with a significant left-to-right shunt and right-sided chamber enlargement. Right heart catheterization revealed a mean pulmonary artery pressure of 46 mmHg and a pulmonary vascular resistance of 7.1 Wood units. Following oxygen test, PVR decreased to 3.4 Wood units and the Qp/Qs ratio increased from 1.5 to 2.65, suggesting preserved pulmonary vascular responsiveness. Based on these findings, transcatheter ASD closure without fenestration was performed successfully. The intervention was completed without complications, and early follow-up showed improvement in symptoms along with more favorable hemodynamic findings. Conclusions: This case highlights how comprehensive hemodynamic and physiological assessment, including dynamic vasoreactivity testing, can guide operability decisions in older patients with ASD and elevated PVR. Reassessment of pulmonary vascular responsiveness may refine risk stratification and support individualized management.

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Anna Fuji RahimahUniversity of Brawijaya4
Wella KarolinaUniversity of Brawijaya4
Heny MartiniUniversity of Brawijaya4
Setyasih AnjarwaniUniversity of Brawijaya3
Indra PrasetyaUniversity of Brawijaya3
Cholid Tri TjahjonoUniversity of Brawijaya3
Mohammad Saifur RohmanUniversity of Brawijaya2
Ardian RizalUniversity of Brawijaya2
Novi RahmawatiRSUD Prof. Dr. Saiful Anwar Malang2
Stefani HarumsariAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Nugrahanti PrasetyoriniAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Pande Made DwijayasaAfiliasi tidak diketahui1
Bambang RahardjoUniversity of Brawijaya1
Budi SatrijoUniversity of Brawijaya1
Dea Arie KurniawanUniversity of Brawijaya1
Nikhen NoverikeUniversity of Brawijaya1
Akhmad Isna NurudinullohUniversity of Brawijaya1
Vemmy Lian SaputriUniversity of Brawijaya1
Muhammad FirdausUniversity of Brawijaya1
Indra Jabbar AzizUniversity of Brawijaya1
Danti Utami SetyowatiRSUD Prof. Dr. Saiful Anwar Malang1
Akita Rukmana AkbarUniversity of Brawijaya1
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Yosafat Hasiholan Marthin GultomUniversity of Brawijaya1
Muhammad Azhar RosyidiUniversity of Brawijaya1
Muhammad Reva AdityaUniversity of Brawijaya1

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Case Illustrations: A 59-year-old woman was referred to our center because of progressive exertional dyspnea and declining functional capacity. Echocardiography evaluation showed a large secundum ASD with a significant left-to-right shunt and right-sided chamber enlargement. Right heart catheterization revealed a mean pulmonary artery pressure of 46 mmHg and a pulmonary vascular resistance of 7.1 Wood units. Following oxygen test, PVR decreased to 3.4 Wood units and the Qp/Qs ratio increased from 1.5 to 2.65, suggesting preserved pulmonary vascular responsiveness. Based on these findings,  transcatheter ASD closure without fenestration was performed successfully. The intervention was completed without complications, and early follow-up showed improvement in symptoms along with more favorable hemodynamic findings.
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	<dc:source xml:lang="en">Heart Science Journal; Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): Predicting Restenosis in Coronary Artery Disease; 105-108</dc:source>
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