Echocardiographic approach to catheter closure of atrial septal defects: patient selection, procedural guidance and post-procedural checks
Echocardiography is the imaging modality of choice to diagnose different types of atrial septal defect and to determine which defects are suitable for catheter occlusion. In addition to assessment of defect size and rims, transoesophageal echocardiography may be used to guide the procedure itself...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Echo Research and Practice |
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| Online Access: | http://www.echorespract.com/content/5/2/R49.full |