title: Rescue of CardioSEAL PFO closure device malposition with Amplatzer PFO closure device at time of initial implantation.
abstract: This case report describes a patient undergoing patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure for recurrent transient ischemic attacks. A CardioSEAL device was placed, but immediately prolapsed into the left atrium in an unstable position. We describe a novel percutaneous technique that allowed capture of the CardioSEAL device and closure of the PFO.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania 17822, USA.
authors.forename: Randy
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hubbard
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Blankenship
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Haldis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004452:Echocardiography; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male