Atrio-aortic erosion caused by Amplatzer Atrial Septal Occluder - a case report.
Christine E KamlaJoscha BuechPhilipp M DoldiChristian HaglGerd JuchemAlexey DashkevichPublished in: Journal of cardiothoracic surgery (2021)
The atrio-aortic erosion after percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects is a surgical emergency. The more so, since it can be complicated by the absence of specific symptoms. A key-element in the diagnosis of this rare pathology remains the medical history of the patient, which the surgeon has to consider thoroughly and launch the diagnostic sternotomy without delay.
Keyphrases
- aortic valve
- left ventricular
- atrial fibrillation
- hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- left atrial
- healthcare
- aortic valve replacement
- pulmonary artery
- left atrial appendage
- aortic dissection
- catheter ablation
- emergency department
- public health
- case report
- minimally invasive
- transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- aortic stenosis
- transcatheter aortic valve implantation
- ultrasound guided
- heart failure
- robot assisted
- radiofrequency ablation
- mitral valve
- pulmonary hypertension
- pulmonary arterial hypertension
- depressive symptoms
- emergency medical
- physical activity