Three for one - Cardiac perforations at three sites following atrial septal defect device closure

Ravi Agarwal1, Sowmya Srinivasan1

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, The Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Insights

This case report details a rare complication of atrial septal defect device closure, where the device eroded into three cardiac sites, causing hemopericardium. This highlights the need for vigilance in interventional cardiology procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Interventional cardiac catheterization is a key treatment for congenital heart disease.
  • Complications may necessitate emergency surgical intervention.
  • Device closure of atrial septal defects (ASD) is common but carries risks.