Abstract:This study aimed to improve and further explore a ventricular septal defect (VSD) canine model on the basis of the transcatheter puncture method and to evaluate its application and teaching value. In order to lessen the complications of VSD closure, it is necessary to improve the currently available treatment devices using appropriate animal models. In this study, we used 16 healthy adult canines as our models. After anesthesia, the VSD puncture was performed, followed by balloon dilatation of the perforation.… Show more
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