Echocardiographic approach to catheter closure of atrial septal defects: patient selection, procedural guidance and post-procedural checks

Echocardiography is the imaging modality of choice to diagnose different types of atrial septal defect and to determine which defects are suitable for catheter occlusion. In addition to assessment of defect size and rims, transoesophageal echocardiography may be used to guide the procedure itself...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Savis MSc DMU, John Simpson MD FRCP FESC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2018-05-01
Series:Echo Research and Practice
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Online Access:http://www.echorespract.com/content/5/2/R49.full