Approach to percutaneous closure in patients with multiple atrial septal defects

In most patients with an atrial septal defect or patent foramen ovale, a single defect of the interatrial septum may be closed with a single device. However, patients with multiple defects of the interatrial septum may require the use of multiple devices, which involves some technical challenges. We...

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Published in:The Journal of invasive cardiology 2008-05, Vol.20 (5), p.E167-E170
Main Authors: Tillman, Tywaun, Mulingtapang, Reynaldo, Sullebarger, J Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abnormalities, Multiple - diagnostic imaging
Abnormalities, Multiple - therapy
Adolescent
Adult
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Embolization, Therapeutic - instrumentation
Embolization, Therapeutic - methods
Female
Foramen Ovale, Patent - diagnostic imaging
Foramen Ovale, Patent - therapy
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - diagnostic imaging
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - therapy
Heart Septum - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:In most patients with an atrial septal defect or patent foramen ovale, a single defect of the interatrial septum may be closed with a single device. However, patients with multiple defects of the interatrial septum may require the use of multiple devices, which involves some technical challenges. We present 5 cases requiring 2 closure devices with clinical and echocardiographic follow up ranging from 3 months to 4 years, demonstrating a high success and low complication rates.
ISSN:1557-2501