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Transcatheter closure of a membranous ventricular septal defect in a 1.8-kg infant using Amplatzer Duct Occluder II

Bhavik Champaneri1, Mahesh Kappanayil1, Raman K Kumar1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Cardiology,Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences,Kochi,Kerala,India.

Cardiology in the Young
|May 17, 2017
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Catheter closure of membranous ventricular septal defects is challenging in infants. A novel device successfully closed a defect in a small infant, offering a new treatment option.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Membranous ventricular septal defects (mVSDs) are common congenital heart defects.
  • Catheter-based closure of mVSDs in small infants is technically challenging and often not considered feasible.
  • Previous attempts at percutaneous closure in this population have had limited success.

Keywords:
Ventricular septal defectinfanttranscatheter

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