5. Conclusion
In conclusion, transcatheter closure is a feasible and time-saving
procedure for selected post-infarction VSD patients. Accompanying with a
satisfactory device implantation rate and less invasive makes good
results. Different degrees of reduced immediate resident shunts kept the
stability of the hemodynamics and decreased mortality. However, the
mortality rate remains high in cardiogenic patients. Further studies
referring to more patients are needed on the choice of surgical approach
and assessing the timing of intervention is necessary. Furthermore, we
would like to update this meta-analysis if the number of articles in
this field is much more abundant in the
future.