Infective endocarditis on an occluder closing an atrial septal defect

Authors
Bullock, CM Menahem, S Wilkinson, JL
Citation
Cm. Bullock et al., Infective endocarditis on an occluder closing an atrial septal defect, CARD YOUNG, 9(1), 1999, pp. 65-67
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG
ISSN journal
10479511 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
65 - 67
Database
ISI
SICI code
1047-9511(199901)9:1<65:IEOAOC>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Closure of atrial septal defects be means of intravenous catheterisation ha s been undertaken using a variety of devices as an alternative to surgical closure.(1-5) We describe the first case, to the best of our knowledge, of infective endocarditis complicating a successful transcatheter closure. Thi s highlights the potential risk of this procedure, and emphasises the need for appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis until complete endothelialization of the device has occurred.