What are the complications of ASD device closure?
Complications commonly associated with ASD closure device include residual shunts, embolization, device-related thrombosis, erosion and perforation of the heart, infective endocarditis, and sudden death.
Is the Amplatzer septal occluder MRI safe?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are generally acceptable, and your AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is compatible with imaging when using a 3-tesla MRI. If an MRI is needed, simply inform the MRI staff about your implant.
What is ASD closure device made of?
The FDA approved this device for ASD closure in 2006. 11 The device consists of a corkscrew type nitinol wire frame covered by a protective Gore-Tex (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) coating. The success rate for deployment is high with major adverse events of 3.6% (12).
What are the complications of ASD?
If a large atrial septal defect goes untreated, increased blood flow to your lungs increases the blood pressure in the lung arteries (pulmonary hypertension)….Complications
- Right-sided heart failure.
- Heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmias)
- Increased risk of a stroke.
- Shortened life span.
What is the prognosis of atrial septal defect?
Several patients tolerate large unrepaired defects for 80 years or even longer without serious disability. However, it is assumed that, as a rule, atrial septal defect reduces life expectancy, the average age at death not exceeding 50 years.
What is Amplatzer device?
The AMPLATZER™ Septal Occluder is a percutaneous, transcatheter, atrial septal defect closure device intended for the occlusion of atrial septal defects (ASD) in secundum position or patients who have undergone a fenestrated Fontan procedure and who now require closure of the fenestration.
Can PFO cause shortness of breath?
Unless there are other defects, there are no complications from a PFO in most cases. Some people may have a condition shortness of breath and low arterial blood oxygen levels when sitting or standing. This is called platypnea-orthodeoxia.