Hemolysis, a rare complication after percutaneous closure of an atrial septal defect

Lambert, V.; Belli, E.; Piot, J.D.; Planché, C.; Losay, J.

Archives des Maladies du Coeur et des Vaisseaux 93(5): 623-625

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9683
PMID: 10858861
Document Number: 514563
Haemolysis after closure of an atrial septal defect with an Amplatzer device is a rare complication. The suggested mechanism is the association of a residual shunt with flow of tricuspid regurgitation, impinging on the inferior edge of the prosthesis, factors which should be taken into consideration during the implantation of this type of device.

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