Key result
Percutaneous closure of an extremely large secundum atrial septal defect was performed safely and successfully in a 27-year-old pregnant female.
Why the study?
Large secundum ASDs may first present and be diagnosed during pregnancy, and data on safe percutaneous closure in this setting are limited.
Case Report (n=1)
Percutaneous closure of extremely large secundum ASDs can be performed safely during pregnancy when clinically indicated.
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May support percutaneous large secundum ASD closure in select pregnant patients; leaves open confirmation in prospective studies.
Atrial septal defects (ASDs) are one of the most of the most common acyanotic congenital heart lesions. Awareness of potential clinical presentations and complications during pregnancy is essential for those managing these patients. We report successful percutaneous closure of an extremely large secundum ASD, using the largest available percutaneous ASD closure device in a 27-year-old pregnant female. Large ASDs may have their initial clinical presentation and diagnosis during pregnancy. If indicated, percutaneous closure can be performed safely. Only a very small number of cases have previously reported this being performed safely during pregnancy.
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Stokes et al. (2017) conducted a case report in Secundum atrial septal defect during pregnancy (n=1). Percutaneous closure using the largest available percutaneous ASD closure device was evaluated on Successful percutaneous closure. Percutaneous closure of an extremely large secundum atrial septal defect was performed safely and successfully in a 27-year-old pregnant female.
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