Simplified percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defect with use of plain fluoroscopy: Single operator experience in 110 consecutive patients.

CONCLUSION: Percutaneous placement of an Amplatzer occluder was safe and effective with use of local anesthesia and fluoroscopy alone. There were no recurrent strokes over >4 years. Migraine relief was reported by >80% of patients. PMID: 29455783 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29455783?dopt=Abstract

Source: Indian Heart J - January 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Manolis AS, Koulouris S, Rouska E, Pyrros J Tags: Indian Heart J Source Type: research