Researchers who tracked closure procedures by ICD-9 code say the increase likely reflects PFO procedures, either off label or under humanitarian device exemption before this was revoked in 2006 ...

More information: "A Biodegradable Device (BioSTARTM) for Atrial Septal Defect Closure in Children." Gareth Morgan, Kyong-Jin Lee, Rajiv Chaturvedi, and Lee Benson.

Over the past several years, closure of interatrial septal defects is an increasingly common procedure, with the development of devices that allow that approach, Herrmann said.

Long-term survival after transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) is similar to that achieved after surgical closure, but the former method is far more likely to require ...

An innovative trans-catheter device closure of a secundum Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) or a hole in the centre of the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart in a 16-month-old baby girl Ovi ...

Nickel allergy, increased platelet aggregation, and the presence of microthrombus on the ASD closure device have been proposed as potential mechanisms," Rodés-Cabau's group said.

2.2 Outline of the procedure 2.2.1 Endovascular closure of an atrial septal defect involves making a small incision in the groin to introduce a guidewire and delivery sheath into the femoral vein. An ...

Thrissur General Hospital achieves milestone in cardiac care with successful ASD Device Closure surgery, showcasing public healthcare excellence.

A Pediatric Case In the case report, the authors describe a situation where an 8-year-old boy was diagnosed with infective endocarditis 3 years after undergoing transcatheter ASD closure with the ...

A novel study by Canadian physicians reported that the BioSTAR biodegradable implant achieved comparable closure rates to the Amplatzer Septal Occluder in children with atrial septal defect.

Endovascular closure of an atrial septal defect involves making a small incision in the groin to introduce a guidewire and delivery sheath into the femoral vein. An occluder device is then introduced ...