title: Thrombus on an ASD closure device: a call for caution.
abstract: Use of per-catheter atrial septal defect closure devices is becoming increasingly widespread. We report a case of left atrial thrombus formation on a StarFLEX device raising concerns regarding the general use of these devices and as a means of preventing paracloxical embolism in particular.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Heart and Chest Research, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, Australia. jennifer_cooke@yahoo.com
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Cooke
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Gelman
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Menahem
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Harper