Abstract
Atrial septal defects (ASDs) are the most prevalent form of congenital heart disease presenting after childhood. Percutaneous closure has become a safe and effective strategy for managing adults with secundum-type ASDs. Reports on complications are rare. The present report discusses a case of rapid formation of a large thrombus on an ASD transcatheter closure device. The case highlights the importance of transesophageal echocardiography during the procedure and supports the role of periprocedural anticoagulation in transcatheter ASD closures.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Cardiac Catheterization / methods*
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal*
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Female
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Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
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Follow-Up Studies
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Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / diagnostic imaging*
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Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / surgery*
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Humans
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
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Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
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Prosthesis Implantation / methods
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
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Thrombosis / drug therapy
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Thrombosis / etiology*
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Treatment Outcome