Open AccessDevice-less patent foramen ovale closure by radiofrequency thermal energy
Author(s) -
Nazan Walpoth,
Kathrin Habermacher,
Igal Moarof,
Sandy White Watson,
Andreas Wahl,
Stephan Windecker,
Christa Schönenberger,
Bernhard Meier
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
schweizerische medizinische wochenschrift
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0036-7672
DOI - 10.4414/smw.2008.12182
Subject(s) - medicine , patent foramen ovale , percutaneous , transcranial doppler , shunt (medical) , valsalva maneuver , cardiology , balloon , surgery , blood pressure
The goal of this study was to assess the feasibility, safety and success of a system which uses radiofrequency energy (RFE) rather than a device for percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO).
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