Feasibility, safety, and efficacy of Atrial Flow Regulator in children under 10 kg
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30536
Abstract: The Atrial Flow Regulator (AFR) is a new self‐expandable percutaneous‐delivered fenestrated device providing an interatrial shunt. Its use in pediatric population has been reported in failing Fontan, pulmonary hypertension, or in patients with cardiomyopathy and… read more here.
Keywords: atrial flow; flow regulator; feasibility safety; safety efficacy ... See more keywords
Transcatheter creation of a pulmonary artery to left atrial fenestration in a failing Fontan circulation using the Atrial Flow Regulator (AFR)
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951121000731
Abstract: Abstract Transcatheter creation of an interatrial communication using the Occlutech Atrial Flow Regulator Device for pulmonary hypertension or heart failure is well described. We report a case of an 8-year-old boy with a failing Fontan… read more here.
Keywords: atrial flow; failing fontan; flow regulator; transcatheter creation ... See more keywords
Concerning one case of rupture of a flow regulator: How patient safety procedures contribute to the correct use of medical devices.
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DOI: 10.1691/ph.2021/1752
Abstract: Flow regulators are widely used in hospitals to assist with intravenous (IV) infusion of medication. The rupture of a flow regulator at the base of the clamp was observed during parenteral nutrition. This rupture resulted… read more here.
Keywords: rupture; rupture flow; flow; patient safety ... See more keywords