Thrombus on an ASD closure device: a call for caution.
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.
Cooke
J C
JC
Centre for Heart and Chest Research, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria, Australia. jennifer_cooke@yahoo.com
Gelman
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Menahem
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Harper
R W
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