The aim of the study was to assess the morphology of secundum‐type atrial septal defects
(ASD) with a view to percutaneous closure using Amplatzer septal occluders (ASO). One …

The aim of the study was to analyze echocardiographic characteristics of isolated secundum-
type atrial septal defects (ASD II) in adult patients and their implications for percutanous …

To evaluate the feasibility of transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs)
associated with deficient rims (< 5 mm) using the Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO), 23 …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess long-term results of percutaneous closure of
secundum-type atrial septal defect (ASD II) using Amplatzer septal occluders (ASO) …

Aim: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal
defects (ASD) with the Amplatzer septal occluder. Methods: 236 consecutive patients with a …

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) is a valid alternative to
surgical approach. Current device has significantly improved the success rate also in …

Little is known about the efficacy and safety of the 40 mm Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO).
Thirty‐three patients (22 female, 11 male) with a large secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) …

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 …

Aims Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) with the Amplatzer
septal occluder (ASO) has become a standard procedure in most pediatric and adult …

Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) using clamshell or buttoned
devices is accompanied by a high incidence of residual shunt. Recently, a new self …