Infective endocarditis after device closure of atrial septal defects: Case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26784
Abstract: We report a case of late infective endocarditis in an 8‐year‐old boy 3 years after transcatheter closure of an atrial septal defect with the Amplatzer Atrial Septal Occluder Device. Echocardiography showed a very thick pannus… read more here.
Keywords: closure atrial; infective endocarditis; atrial septal; device closure ... See more keywords
Variation in practice patterns in device closure of atrial septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus: An analysis of data from the IMproving Pediatric and Adult Congenital Treatment (IMPACT) registry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2017.10.018
Abstract: Background Practice variation is a potentially important measure of healthcare quality. The IMPACT registry provides a representative national sample with which to study practice variation in trans‐catheter interventions for congenital heart disease. Methods We studied… read more here.
Keywords: closure atrial; variation; closure; impact registry ... See more keywords
Catastrophic basilar artery occlusion by an embolized portion of a torn interatrial septum during percutaneous closure of an atrial septal defect
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2019.101188
Abstract: Abstract Percutaneous closure of an atrial septal defect is a routine practice in the pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratory setting. This procedure may be complicated by the occurrence of embolism of clots and air. The occluding… read more here.
Keywords: closure atrial; atrial septal; percutaneous closure; septal defect ... See more keywords