Table 1 Most common cardiac surgeries in patients with Down syndrome as summarized in the STS-CHS Database [6]
From: Down syndrome and congenital heart disease: perioperative planning and management
| Procedure | % of patients with Down syndrome |
|---|---|
| Complete atrioventricular septal defect repair | 33 |
| Ventricular septal defect closure | 19 |
| Mitral valve repair/replacement | 7 |
| Partial atrioventricular septal defect repair | 6 |
| Patent ductus arteriosus ligation | 4 |
| Tetralogy of Fallot repair | 4 |
| Atrial septal defect closure | 4 |
| Coarctation/arch repair | 2 |
| Tricuspid valve repair/replacement | 2 |
| Tetralogy of Fallot- atrioventricular septal defect repair | 1 |