Haemolysis, a rare complication after percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect.

Authors
Lambert, V Belli, E Piot, JD Planche, C Losay, J
Citation
V. Lambert et al., Haemolysis, a rare complication after percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect., ARCH MAL C, 93(5), 2000, pp. 623-625
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ARCHIVES DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DES VAISSEAUX
ISSN journal
00039683 → ACNP
Volume
93
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
623 - 625
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9683(200005)93:5<623:HARCAP>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Haemolysis after closure of an atrial septal defect with an Amplatzer devic e is a rare complication. The suggested mechanism is the association of a r esidual shunt with flow of tricuspid regurgitation, impinging on the inferi or edge of the prosthesis, factors which should be taken into consideration during the implantation of this type of device.