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Echocardiographic Evaluation of Atrial Communications before Transcatheter Closure
Published on: February 8, 2022
Alejandro Román Peirone1, Simone Fontes Pedra2, Carlos Augusto Cardoso Pedra3
1Pediatric Cardiology Section, Hospital Privado de Córdoba, Naciones Unidas 346, Córdoba 5016, Argentina.
Percutaneous closure of ostium secundum atrial septal defects offers a safe and effective alternative to surgery, with excellent long-term outcomes and improved quality of life. Indefinite follow-up is recommended for potential rare complications.
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