Initial data looking at safety and efficacy of an interatrial septal occluder with a bioresorbable frame show promise for closing atrial septal defects (ASDs), but the study authors suggest a redesign ...

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The echocardiogram shows the incidental finding of an aneurysm of the interatrial septum (IAS). Aneurysms of the IAS are fairly common and occur with an incidence of 2% to 8%. The size and morphology ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global heart defect closure devices market research report by Technavio predicts the market to post a CAGR of more than 29% during the period 2019-2023. A key driver for ...

Among experienced SCUBA divers, patent foramen ovale (PFO) with certain high-risk echocardiographic features increases the risk of decompression illness, also called the bends. Decompression illness ...

TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Among simple congenital heart diseases (CHD), patent foramen ovale (PFO) is associated with a significantly higher risk for epilepsy, according to a study ...