title: Implantation of a second Amplatzer device to eliminate residual shunt after transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure.
abstract: We report a case of implantation of a second Amplatzer device in order to eliminate a residual postprocedural shunt after transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure. Echocardiographic and angiographic images are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Policlinico San Donato, IRCCS, San Donato, Milanese, Italy.
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chessa
authors.forename: Rodolfo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Citro
authors.forename: Gianfranco
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Butera
authors.forename: Gennaro
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Provenza
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bossone
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Carminati
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D018618:Echocardiography, Doppler, Color; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D054092:Foramen Ovale, Patent / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult