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The percutaneous treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale, an effective and safe therapeutic choice by S. Evola; R. Trovato; B. Kauroo; L. Alioto; V. Sucato; A. Quagliana; S. Magro; R. Tona; G. Novo; G. Andolina; P. Assennato; S. Novo is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.
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Introduction. The aim of our study is to evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of the percutaneous closure of PFO (abnormal communication between the right and left atrium). Methods. Between July 2009 and October 2012 percutaneous closure was performed in 37 patients. The presence of PFO was diagnosed through the use of ultrasound techniques: transcranial doppler with contrast (cTCD), transthoracic echocardiography(TTE) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Follow-up was composed consisted of a Holter ECG 7 days after the closure with a 24 hour heart rhythm monitoring, to evaluate eventual arrhythmia cases and programmed controls which included a TTE at 1-3 months, TTE+ cTCD at 6-12 months, to evaluate the right positioning of the device and the complete closure of the defect. Results. We obtained 100% of procedural success (correct and stable implantation of the device in a perfect position on the interatrial septum).No complications were recorded during the procedure and no new onset atrial fibrillation was detected in any patients after the PFO closure. The follow up with cTCD and TEE reported a closing rate of 86.7%. No new clinical cerebrovascular events occurred
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- Author
- S. Evola; R. Trovato; B. Kauroo; L. Alioto; V. Sucato; A. Quagliana; S. Magro; R. Tona; G. Novo; G. Andolina; P. Assennato; S. Novo
- Publisher
- Walter de Gruyter GmbH
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Medicine (Health Sciences)