Title of article :
Transcatheter Atrial Septal Defect Closure under Transthorasic Echocardiography in Children
Author/Authors :
Sayadpour Zanjani, Keyhan Department of Pediatrics - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Zeinaloo, Aliakbar Department of Pediatrics - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Malekan-Rad, Elaheh Department of Pediatrics - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Kiani, Abdolrazagh Department of Pediatrics - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Bagheri, Mohammad-Mehdi Department of Pediatrics - Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Objective: Atrial septal defect (ASD) device closure is routinely done under the guide of transesophageal or intracardiac echocardiography which are expensive techniques and not easily affordable in developing countries.
Methods: Using metallic devices, we attempted 32 ASD device closures under transthoracic echocardiography.
Findings: Of those, 30 procedures were successful (94 %). In two patients with relatively large ASD we encountered difficulty in positioning the device. These patients were referred for surgical closure.
Conclusion: ASD device closure can be carried out successfully in most patients under transthoracic echocardiography in situations where transesophageal or intravenous echocardiographies are not available or affordable.
Keywords :
Transthoracic echocardiography , Amplatzer septal occluder , ASD sizing , Interventional cardiology
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
