[Transvenous catheter occlusion of the patent foramen ovale in paradoxical embolism].
Paradoxical emboli are assumed to be one cause for cerebral strokes of unknown etiology. These emboli usually cross from the right to the left heart via a patent foramen ovale. We describe the transvenous catheter occlusion as an alternative to surgical closure. There were no complications. The echocardiographic follow-up of 12 and 14 months demonstrated complete closure of the foramen ovale without recurrence of neurologic symptoms.
Abteilung für angeborene Herzfehler/Kinderkardiologie, Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin.
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D000328:Adult; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004452:Echocardiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
Transvenöser Katheterverschluss des offenen Foramen ovale wegen paradoxer Embolien.