Abstract
Patent foramen ovale and atrial septal aneurysm are associated with an increased risk of cryptogenic stroke and recurrent thromboembolic events. Percutaneous closure is a therapeutic option to medical therapy and surgical closure. We present the first case of endocarditis associated with a CardioSEAL device closing a patent foramen ovale.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 217-220 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 16 2002 |
Keywords
- Cardiac catheterization
- Embolism
- Endocarditis
- Patent foramen ovale
- Septal occluder devices
- Stroke