Case report of worsening of preexisting pericardial effusion after ASD device closure: is it calamitous?

Case report of worsening of preexisting pericardial effusion after ASD device closure: is it calamitous?

Abstract Background Secundum-type atrial septal defects (ASD) constitute 8% to 10% of congenital heart defect. Secundum ASDs can be closed either percutaneously or surgically. However, ASD device closure has proven to be technically safe and feasible; it is not free of complications. These complicat...

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Main Authors: Zahra Khajali, Ata Firouzi, Hamidreza Pouraliakbar, Zahra Hosseini, Fateme Jorfi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-06-01
Series:The Egyptian Heart Journal
Subjects:
Atrial septal defects
Congenital heart defect
Septal occluder device
Pericardial effusion
Echocardiography
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-021-00171-8

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