Novel Cause of Late Atrial Septal Defect Devices Embolization.

Authors :: Ba-Atiyah W
Gabel H
Jamjoom A
Al-Ata J
Source :: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association [J Saudi Heart Assoc] 2023 Mar 13; Vol. 35 (1), pp. 50-54. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Mar 13 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Transcatheter closure of septal defects using specialized devices is a common procedure that has a high success rate. Embolization of Atrial septal defect devices is a known complication seen at a rate of 0.5%. We report a case of late ASD device occluder embolization immediately after brain MRI with clinical consequences and intraoperative evidence of right atrial wall thermal injury. To our knowledge Atrial septal occluder (ASO) device embolization post magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was not reported before, although theoretically possible and that's why six to eight weeks post device implantation MRI is prohibited even with current MRI compatible devices.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest None.<br /> (© 2023 Saudi Heart Association.)