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Atrial Septal Defects
Research reports from Harvard University provide new insights into atrial septal defects
July 12th, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "Amplatzer (AGA Medical Corporation, Plymouth, Minn) septal and vascular occluder devices have significantly altered the care of patients with congenital heart disease. The relative frequency and consequence of complications resulting from the attempted placement of such devices, however, have not been well assessed." "The purpose of this study is to use large databases to assess the frequency and severity of such complications and compare them with those of surgical atrial septal defect closure. The US Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience database was quarried for all adverse events...
Source: Heart Disease Weekly (2009-07-12)
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