Ischemic Stroke Caused by Paradoxical Embolism After an Unsuccessful Transcatheter Atrial Septal Defect Closure Procedure: A Word of Caution
Transcatheter device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) has become a well-accepted alternative to surgical repair. Serious complications of transcatheter ASD closure are rare, but when they occur, devastating consequences may result. Herein, we present the case of a 4-year-old girl who had an isc...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Springer-Verlag
2011
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3264878/ |