Experience with transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects using the Amplatzer septal occluder: a single centre study in 236 consecutive patients

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Authors

Günter Fischer

J Stieh · Universitäts Hautklinik Kiel

A Uebing · Universitäts Hautklinik Kiel

U Hoffmann · Kiel University

G Morf · Kiel University

H H Kramer · Kiel University

Abstract

The Amplatzer septal occluder is very efficient and offered interventional ASD closure in 84.7% of our group of consecutive patients, with excellent intermediate results.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications Congenital Heart Disease Studies Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Heart

Volume 89, Issue 2, pp. 199-204

DOI: 10.1136/heart.89.2.199

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