Ventricular Septal Defect Closure Devices, Techniques, and Outcomes

The author describes transcatheter ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure in the current era. He details the indications and contraindications for device closure of congenital VSDs and describes the various devices currently used for these procedures. In addition, he discusses the different approaches to close VSDs and the outcomes of these procedures, including technical success rates and adverse events.

Published October 26^th 2018

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All editors: David T. Balzer, MD, FSCAI

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