Preferred age for beating-heart atrial septal defect repair via right subaxillary mini-incision in pediatric patients

Key Points

• Repair of atrial septal defects shows improved outcomes when performed at a younger age.
• Patients aged 2-5 years experienced a 30% increase in successful surgical repairs without complications.
• Assessment of pediatric patients undergoing repair using a right subaxillary mini-incision offers earlier recovery.
• These findings suggest that earlier intervention may enhance long-term cardiovascular health outcomes.