atrial septal defect closure

Original Contribution

New Pediatric Version of Balloon-Assisted Technique for Atrial Septal Defect Closure Using Self-Centering Devices: Relation to Interatrial Septal Thickness

10/30/2015

Sonia A. El Saiedi, MD and Wael A. Attia, MD

Sonia A. El Saiedi, MD and Wael A. At...

The aim of this study was to demonstrate the efficiency of ASD closure with self-centering devices in children and to present the results of the new pediatric version of the balloon-assisted technique in young children and its relation to...

The aim of this study was to...

10/30/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Comparison of the Effectiveness and Safety of Single Versus Dual Occluders for the Closure of Multiple Atrial Septal Defects

05/29/2015

Zhi Hu, MD; Yushun Zhang, MD; Tingting Zhang, MS; Gesheng Cheng, MS; Xuegang Xie, MS; Xumei He, MS; Yajuan Du, MS

Zhi Hu, MD; Yushun Zhang, MD; Tingt...

A retrospective study to compare the effectiveness and safety of single vs dual occluders in the treatment of multiple atrial septal defects.

A retrospective study to compare...

05/29/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Transcatheter Closure of Five Atrial Septal Communications in the Presence of Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Severe Left Ventricular Non-Compliance

03/31/2015

Michael P. Flaherty, MD, PhD¹; Sameh Sayfo, MD¹; Jon Resar, MD²

Michael P. Flaherty, MD, PhD1; Sameh ...

We describe a hemodynamic conundrum in a patient with five septal communications in whom the coexistence of unmasked bidirectional physiologic shunting, severe pulmonary arterial hypertension, and worsening left-sided overload dissuaded...

We describe a hemodynamic...

03/31/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Commentary

I`ll Bet You a Nickel You Don`t Ask

02/01/2015

Peter C. Block, MD

Dr. Block offers a thoughtful commentary on the nickel elution study by Verma et al, and offers his take on the need for more studies concerning nickel sensitivity and clinical outcomes for a host of interventions.

Dr. Block offers a thoughtful...

02/01/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Original Contribution

Nickel Elution Properties of Contemporary Interatrial Shunt Closure Devices

02/01/2015

Divya Ratan Verma, MD, MS^1*; Muhammad F. Khan, MD^1*; Anwar Tandar, MD¹; Namakkal S. Rajasekaran, PhD^1,2; Ren√©e Neuharth, BS¹; Amit N. Patel, MD, MS³; Joseph B. Muhlestein, MD^1,4; Rodney S. Badger, MD¹

Divya Ratan Verma, MD, MS1*; Muhamma...

We sought to compare nickel elution properties of contemporary interatrial shunt closure devices in vitro. There is substantial variability in nickel elution; the safety of low nickel elution devices in patients with nickel allergy needs to...

We sought to compare nickel...

02/01/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Percutaneous Closure of Atrial Septal Defect in Adults: Very Long-Term Clinical Outcome and Effects on Aortic and Mitral Valve Function

01/09/2015

Paolo Scacciatella, MD¹; Sebastiano Marra, MD¹; Alberto Pullara, MD^1,2; Federico Conrotto, MD¹;
Matteo Marchetti, MD^1,2; Gaetana Ferraro, MD¹; Marco Pavani, MD^1,2; Luigi Biasco, MD^1,2;
Dario Bongiovanni, MD¹; Fiorenzo Gaita, Prof, MD^1,2; Fulvio Orzan, MD^1,2

Paolo Scacciatella, MD1; Sebastiano ...

An investigation of the very long-term clinical outcomes of atrial septal defect (ASD) percutaneous closure in adult patients and evaluation of the 12-month effects of the device on aortic and mitral valve function. Transcatheter ASD closure...

An investigation of the very...

01/09/2015

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

New Modified Balloon-Assisted Technique to Provide Appropriate Deployment in the Closure of Large Secundum Atrial Septal Defect Using Amplatzer Septal Occluder in Children

10/27/2014

Nazmi Narin, MD¹; Ali Baykan, MD¹; Mustafa Argun, MD¬π; Abdullah Ozyurt, MD¬π; Ozge Pamukcu, MD¬π; Adnan Bayram, MD²; Kazim Uzum, MD¬π

Nazmi Narin, MD1; Ali Baykan, MD1; ...

Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) is accepted as a safe alternative method to surgery, but can be challenging with large ASDs.This study compared large ASD closure using the modified BAT versus a group who underwent...

Transcatheter closure of...

10/27/2014

Journal of Invasive Cardiology