Catheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects using the new Amplatzer membranous VSD occluder: Initial clinical experience

6 patients with ventricular septal defects (VSDs) located in the membranous part of the ventricular septum, age ranging from 3.5 to 19 years (median 10.5 years) and weight from 15 to 45 kg (median 29 kg).

Catheter closure using the new Amplatzer membranous VSD occluder deployed via the femoral vein using 7-8 Fr sheaths.

Immediate complete closure and procedural safety/complications.surrogate