Cardiogenic shock from left ventricular failure is a common presentation in the intensive care
unit. In contrast, right ventricular (RV)-predominant heart failure (HF) causing shock is less …

Aims Attenuating exercise‐induced elevated left atrial pressure with an atrial shunt device is
under clinical investigation for treatment of symptomatic heart failure (HF). Methods and …

Abstract Purpose of Review The goal of this paper is to review currently available devices for
closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) and ventricular septal defects (VSDs). Recent …

Optimal sized balloon atrial septostomy improves hemodynamics in advanced pulmonary
arterial hypertension. Occlutech Atrial Flow Regulator is designed to provide an atrial septal …

Atrial flow regulator for drug‐resistant pulmonary hypertension in a young child - Vanhie - 2021
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Background The Occlutech Atrial Flow Regulator (AFR) is a self-expandable double-disc
nitinol device with a central fenestration. Its use has been approved in the adult population …

Objectives: To detail the US multi-institutional experience with the Occlutech©(Occlutech
International AB, Helsingborg, Sweden) atrial flow regulator (AFR) in children and adults …

Background Balloon dilation and stenting of the atrial septum are techniques used to unload
left heart cavities in acute or end-stage heart failure in children. However, they carry …

Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hyperten‑sion is a severe, progressive disease leading to RHF
and, ultimately, death. 2 The presented case shows that establishing an interatrial right‑to …

Abstract Introduction The Atrial Flow Regulator (AFR) is a new self‐expandable
percutaneous‐delivered fenestrated device providing an interatrial shunt. Its use in pediatric …