Insertion of a Fenestrated Amplatzer Atrial Septostomy Device for Severe Pulmonary Hypertension

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Abstract

Atrial septostomy is a palliative treatment for severe pulmonary hypertension. We report the insertion of a novel custom-made fenestrated Amplatzer atrial septostomy device following repeat atrial septostomy for severe pulmonary hypertension in a terminally ill patient with scleroderma resulting in 6 months of palliation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)275-277
Number of pages3
JournalHeart Lung and Circulation
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2006
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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Keywords

  • Atrial septostomy
  • Atrial septostomy device
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Scleroderma

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