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Bioresorbable PFO/ASD Closure Device Shows Promise, but More Research Needed

Initial data looking at safety and efficacy of an interatrial septal occluder with a bioresorbable frame show promise for closing atrial septal defects (ASDs), but the study authors suggest a redesign ...
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Case 045 - Echocardiogram Before Chemotherapy

The echocardiogram shows the incidental finding of an aneurysm of the interatrial septum (IAS). Aneurysms of the IAS are fairly common and occur with an incidence of 2% to 8%. The size and morphology ...
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ASD closure device erosions: Teacup tempest or tip of the iceberg?

Rochester, MN - A case report of a patient who suffered erosion of an Amplatzer septal-occluder device (St Jude Medical) six years after it was implanted, resulting in cardiac tamponade and ...
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TCT 15: National Trends, In-hospital Mortality and Outcomes of Atrial Septal Defect/Patent Foramen Ovale Closure Procedure: An Analysis From the National Inpatient Sample

TCT 602: Feasibility and Safety of Same Day Discharge for Patent Forman Ovale Closures Using Intracardiac Echo and Moderate Sedation Receive the the latest news, research, and presentations from major ...
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Simple Congenital Heart Diseases Tied to Higher Epilepsy Risk

TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Among simple congenital heart diseases (CHD), patent foramen ovale (PFO) is associated with a significantly higher risk for epilepsy, according to a study ...