Renata Cassar, MD

Transcatheter Closure of Secundum Atrial Septal Defects with Complex Anatomy (Part I)

08/01/2008

Cesar A. Esteves , MD, PhD;

Renata Cassar , MD;

Carlos A.C. Pedra , MD;

Sergio C. Pontes Jr., MD;

Sergio Navarro Braga , MD, PhD;

Valmir F. Fontes , MD;

Simone R.F. Pedra , MD;

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) in patients with complex anatomy. From September 1997 to July 2003, a total of 40 patients...

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Transcatheter Closure of Secundum Atrial Septal Defects with Complex Anatomy (Part II)

08/01/2008

Carlos A.C. Pedra , MD;

Valmir F. Fontes , MD;

Simone R.F. Pedra , MD;

Cesar A. Esteves , MD, PhD;

Renata Cassar , MD;

Sergio Navarro Braga , MD, PhD;

Sergio C. Pontes Jr., MD;

Continued from previous page Transcatheter closure was successful in the remaining 35 patients (87.5%). The calculated Qp/Qs was 2.5 ± 0.8. All patients had normal to mildly elevated pulmonary artery pressures. The fluoroscopic and total...

Continued from previous...

08/01/2008

Journal of Invasive Cardiology