Early and late complications associated with transcatheter occlusion of secundum atrial septal defect

Abstract

Our series of patients with ASD by transcatheter occlusion shows that the procedure is safe and effective in the vast majority of cases. To further reduce the complications rate, the criteria of device selection according to ASD morphology and some technical tips during implantation are discussed.

Incidence of thrombus formation on the CardioSEAL and the Amplatzer interatrial closure devices

“…Although results from recent reports are encouraging, [12][13][14] there remain several possible complications related to transcatheter closure of interatrial communications. These include air embolism, device embolization, atrial perforation, device malposition, residual shunt, device arm fracture, arrhythmia, infection, and thrombus formation on the device.…”

Prevention and Treatment of Thrombosis in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

“…[655][656][657][658][659][660][661] In the larger series using multiple devices that have been published, the incidence of device thrombosis is particularly low or nonexistent. 656,659,662,663 The study by Chessa et al 663 reports only 1 device thrombotic complication among 417 patients, and this patent was an adult. All patients in this study were placed on aspirin 5 mg·kg −1 ·d −1 for 6 months after the procedure.…”

Efetividade da prótese de Amplatzer™ para fechamento percutâneo do defeito do septo interatrial tipo Ostium Secundum

“…The procedure presents a low rate of hospital complications, reduced hospital stays and safety, based on late follow-up [26][27][28] . Besides the device's proven safety, the transcatheter procedure avoids a thoracotomy and offers the benefit of not submitting the patient to aortic clamping and extracorporeal circulation, crucial timeframes in atrioseptoplasty.…”