Understanding Why Postpericardiotomy Syndrome is More Common after Surgical Atrial Septal Defect Closure: A Sneak Peek at Atrial Functions by Speckle-tracking Echocardiography

• Published in: Journal of the Practice of Cardiovascular Sciences Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. 101 - 104
• Main Authors: AbdelMassih, Antoine Fakhry, Haidar, Wafaa, AlAbid, Sarah, AttAllah, Theodora, Khraisat, Bann, Khan, Arshad, Hafez, Beshr
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 2025; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Edition: 2
• Subjects: atrial septal defect; Atrial septal defects; atrial speckle tracking; Brief Communication; Care and treatment; Causes of; Diagnosis; Disease susceptibility; Echocardiography; Methods; Postpericardiotomy syndrome; Prospective payment systems (Medical care); United Arab Emirates; Atrial septal defect; postpericardiotomy syndrome; atrial speckle tracking

Abstract Postpericardiotomy syndrome (PPS) involves the development of pericardial and pleural effusion following open cardiac surgery. To date, it is not completely understood why it is more likely to develop after atrial septal defect closure. This case-based brief report describes a discrepancy i...