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Picking the Locked Door: Experiences and Techniques in Transseptal Puncture Post-Atrial Septal Defect Occlusion.

Year:
2023
Authors:
Fitzpatrick N et al.
Affiliation:
Atrial Fibrillation Institute

Abstract

The management of atrial septal defects (ASDs) has been revolutionized by the advent of percutaneous transvenous occlusion devices. This case series describes techniques required to perform a transeptal puncture safely and effectively in patients postimplantation of an atrial septal defect occluder to facilitate catheter ablation of atrial arrhythmias. (<b>Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.</b>).

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Original publication: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/37077870