| Literature DB >> 15246918 |
Richard E Kardon1, Mary C Sokoloski, Daniel S Levi, James S Perry, Douglas J Schneider, Vivekanand Allada, John W Moore.
Abstract
This study examines the safety and efficacy of transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) guidance of atrial septal defect (ASD) device closure. We evaluated 74 patients for TTE-guided ASD closure. Fifty-six patients had successful device implantation using TTE guidance. Twelve patients were referred for surgical ASD closure on the basis of TTE evaluation. Five patients with multiple ASDs or poor transthoracic acoustic windows had ASD device closure guided by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15246918 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.03.080
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Cardiol ISSN: 0002-9149 Impact factor: 2.778