During the last few years, dramatic changes have taken place in the pediatric cardiac
catheterization laboratory. 1–42 Improved noninvasive diagnostic techniques have …

BACKGROUND: The Amplatzer Septal Occluder (ASO)(AGA Medical Corp, Golden Valley,
Minn) has gained wide acceptance for transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD). We …

Background. Totally endoscopic procedures have been introduced into cardiac surgery with
the application of telemanipulating robotic systems. We report 6 cases of closed-chest atrial …

Paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale (PFO) has been recognized as a
potential cause of transient ischemia attack (TIA) and stroke especially in younger patients …

OBJECTIVE--To report initial experiences with transcatheter occlusion of atrial septal defects
using a new occlusion device. SUBJECTS--10 children aged 1.1 to 14.9 years. INCLUSION …

Background. Interest in minimally invasive procedures has recently increased because it
results in less surgical trauma, decreased patient discomfort, short hospital stay, reduced …

Objectives. This study attempted to determine the site, relative size and dynamioc geometry
of atrial septal defects using dynamic three-dimensional echocardiography. Background …

Objectives: We assessed the use of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) as the primary
means for both selection of the Amplatzer Septal Occluder (ASO) and the guidance of …

More data are needed regarding costs of operation versus transcatheter closure of ASD
before comparisons can be made. The length of stay for patients undergoing transcatheter …

The objective of this study was to determine the initial safety and results of unrestricted multi-
institution routine community use of the Amplatzer Septal Occluder (ASO) for atrial septal …