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Atrial Septal Defect Occlusion Device Closure of Ascending Aortic Pseudoaneurysm

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents 2 cases of middle-aged men submitted to aortic valve replacement surgery that were complicated with ascending aortic pseudoaneurysms treated percutaneously with an atrial septal defect occlusion device (Amplatzer, Abbott Cardiovascular). Percutaneous closure may be an effective treatment in selected patients with high surgical risk.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102464

Authors: André Cabrita, Marta Tavares Silva, Catarina Amaral Marques, João Carlos Silva, Mariana Vasconcelos, Rui André Rodrigues

Institutions: Hospital de São João, Universidade do Porto

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850