Why Oval shaped ASD device are not popular ?

This study , though addressed a vital query ,is never meant to find the truth we want, as it has no oval vs circular device to compare the outcome. Final message It is strange ,cardiologists look for perfection and precision in every cardiac intervention, … while in case of ASD device closure, size is sacrosanct, but shapes, we are allowed to shrug off. May be things will change. Reference 1.Song J, Lee SY, Baek JS, Shim WS, Choi EY. Outcome of transcatheter closure of oval shaped atrial septal defect with amplatzer septal occluder. Yonsei Med J. 2013 Sep;54(5):1104-9. 2.Roberson DA, Cui W, Patel D, Tsang W, Sugeng L, Weinert L, et al. Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography of atrial septal defect: a qualitative and quantitative anatomic study. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2011;24:600–610. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 
Source: Dr.S.Venkatesan MD - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Uncategorized amplatzer asd device ASD device closure asd device erosion asd ostium secundum size ivc rim vs aortic rim oval asd oval vs circular defects ovoid asd device size vs shape of asd Source Type: blogs