Background Device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) are
both associated with short‐and long‐term complications. Our knowledge of the complication …

Transcatheter closure has become an accepted alternative to surgical repair for ostium
secundum atrial septal defects (ASD). However, large ASDs (> 38 mm) and defects with …

Aims To evaluate the effect of age on the clinical benefit of atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
in adults. Methods and results Functional status, the presence of arrhythmias, right …

Background—Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) using the
Amplatzer septal occluder is generally safe and effective, but erosion into the pericardial …

Rebecca T. Hahn, MD, FASE (Chair), Muhamed Saric, MD, PhD, FASE (Co-Chair),
Francesco Fulvio Faletra, MD, Ruchira Garg, MD, FASE, Linda D. Gillam, MD, MPH, FASE …

Background The Occlutech Figulla ASD device series (OFSO) shows an improved device
design for interventional ASD closure, larger follow‐up series are missing. Methods We …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the comparative effectiveness and long-
term safety of transcatheter versus surgical closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) …

Background Real-time three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
was used to analyze atrial septal defect (ASD) with 4 goals:(1) to determine feasibility,(2) to …

Background Secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs) are treated by surgical closure (SC) or
transcatheter device closure (TCC). Due to a scarcity of data directly comparing these …

Aims The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of the Occlutech Figulla
Flex II Occluder (OFFII) with the Amplatzer Septal Occluder (ASO) in patients> 8kg …