Techniques and outcomes of transcatheter closure of complex atrial septal defects - single center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To prospectively study the techniques and outcomes of transcatheter closure of complex Atrial septal defects (ASD).

Study design and settings

Prospective single center study with experience in catheter closure of ASD. All patients with complex ASD suitable for device closure.

Objective

Analysis of outcomes of transcatheter closure of complex ASD in JIPMER Hospital over the past 5-year period.

Methods

Complex ASD was predefined and patients satisfying inclusion and exclusion criteria are included. All the patients had meticulous Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) imaging beforehand. Modifications of the conventional techniques were allowed on a case per case basis according to operator preference. Successfully intervened patients were followed up c

SUBMITTER: Pillai AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3946438 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature