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A novel technique using a steerable guide catheter to successfully deliver an Amplatzer septal occluder to close an atrial septal defect
Author(s) -
Nounou Majed,
Harrison Alex,
Kern Morton
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.21743
Subject(s) - medicine , catheter , atrial septum , position (finance) , cardiology , radiology , finance , economics
Correct positioning of an Amplatzer ASD occluder can be difficult in vertical hearts or in those with diminutive or missing septal rims. In this report we describe the use of a steerable sheath to position the device in the plane of the ASD to achieve success. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.