Table 1 Comparison of baseline characteristics of both groups
Characteristics | Group A | Group B | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 88 | 98 | |
Male/female | 38/50 | 45/53 | 0.708 |
Age (months) | 28.3 ± 6.6 (11–36) | 16.4 ± 8.0 (5–36) | < 0.05 |
Weight (kg) | 12.9 ± 1.5 (9.5–16) | 9.7 ± 1.8 (5.9–14) | < 0.05 |
ASD size (mm) | 9.1 ± 2.6 mm | 9.6 ± 2.7 mm | 0.233 |
Indications | |||
RV dilatation | 88 (100%) | 98 (100%) | NS |
Failure to thrive | 28 (31.8%) | 39 (39.8%) | 0.286 |
Frequent respiratory infections | 21 (23.9%) | 32 (32.7%) | 0.185 |
Easy fatigue | 16 (18.2%) | 17 (17.3%) | 0.882 |
Pulmonary hypertension | 5 (5.7%) | 10 (10.2%) | 0.258 |
Strong parental request | 18 (20.5%) | 0 (0%) | < 0.05 |
Multiples | 2 (2.3%) | 15 (15.3%) | < 0.05 |
Deficient rims | 3 (3.4%) | 17 (17.3%) | < 0.05 |
Posterior rim | 1 | 5 | |
Aortic and superior rim | 2 | 8 | |
Inferior rim | 0 | 4 | |
Down syndrome | 3 (3.4%) | 5 (5.1%) | 0.57 |
Atrial septal aneurysm | 0 | 6 (6.1%) | < 0.05 |