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Intervenational Closure of patent foramen ovale in patients with paradoxical cerebral embolism with amplatzer PFO occluder
Joint Authors
Zein Ali, A. M. H.
Sadeghian, H.
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 8, Issue 4 (31 May. 2006), pp.29-36, 8 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2006-05-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Percutaneous transcatheter closue has been proposed as an alternative to surgical closure or long-term anticoagulation in patients with presumed paradoxical embolism and patent foramen ovale (PFO).
We report our mid-term results of two symptomatic patients (29 and 47 year old) who underwent percutaneous transcatheter closure of PFO after at least two events of cerebral ischemia: one embolic event had occurred under antiplatelet therapy.
Percutaneous transcatheter closure was technically successful in all two patients {100%).
For both patients Amplatzer PFO occluder measuring 25 mm in diameter were used.
Complete occlusion by colour Doppler and transesophageal contrast echocardiography investigation was approved in both after procedure and at 3 months follow-up period after implantation, and no residual shunt was seen at the follow-up.
Wean fluoroscopy time was 16.7 minutes and in- hospital follow up was uneventful.
At a mean follow-up of 3 months no recurrent embolic neurological event was observed.
Transcatheter closure of PFO with Amplatzer PFO occluder devices is a safe and effective therapy for patients with previous paradoxical embolism PFO.
Percutaneous closure is associated with high success rate, low incidence of hospital complications, and no future cerebral ischemic events
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zein Ali, A. M. H.& Sadeghian, H.. 2006. Intervenational Closure of patent foramen ovale in patients with paradoxical cerebral embolism with amplatzer PFO occluder. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 8, no. 4, pp.29-36.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zein Ali, A. M. H.& Sadeghian, H.. Intervenational Closure of patent foramen ovale in patients with paradoxical cerebral embolism with amplatzer PFO occluder. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 8, no. 4 (May. 2006), pp.29-36.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-29461
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zein Ali, A. M. H.& Sadeghian, H.. Intervenational Closure of patent foramen ovale in patients with paradoxical cerebral embolism with amplatzer PFO occluder. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2006. Vol. 8, no. 4, pp.29-36.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-29461
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 34-36
Record ID
BIM-29461