Transcatheter closure of large atrial septal defects in 18 patients.
Clin Cardiol
; 31(1): 24-7, 2008 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-18203115
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcatheter closure of large atrial septal defects (ASD).METHODS:
Eighteen patients diagnosed as ostium secundum defect with a diameter of 30-40 mm were enrolled in this study. With the guidance of echocardiography and fluoroscopy, the Amplazter occlusion devices were implanted percutaneously through the femoral vein.RESULTS:
A small residual left-to-right shunt was detected with echocardiography immediately postprocedure but resolved after 1 week. The occlusion devices remained in proper position, and there was no residual shunt at 1- and 29-month follow-ups. Cardiac function and atrial sizes improved significantly as compared with the preclosure states.CONCLUSIONS:
Transcatheter closure of large atrial septal defects with the Amplazter occlusion device is feasible, safe and effective.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cateterismo Cardíaco
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Comunicação Interatrial
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Cardíacos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Cardiol
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article