Amplatzer封堵器经导管治疗多孔房间隔缺损

目的 :探讨 Amplatzer封堵器经导管治疗多孔房间隔缺损的临床应用价值。方法 :全组患者 6（男 2 ,女 4）例 ,年龄 4～ 5 0岁 ,经 TTE或 TEE检查诊断为多孔房间隔缺损。均在 X线和 TTE或 TEE监测下经导管行 Amplatzer封堵器治疗。术后重复 TTE或 TEE、ECG及 X线平片检查以评价疗效。结果 :全组 6例患者 Amplatzer封堵器置入均获成功 ,术中无重要并发症发生。其中置入 1个封堵器的患者 5例 ,置入 2个封堵器的患者 1例。术后即刻TTE或 TEE检查 5例无残余分流 ,1例小缺损孔有少量残余分流 ,随访 1年中少量残余分流仍存在。1例肺动脉压中度增高患者 ,术后 3 0 min测量肺动脉压下降 >2 0 mm Hg。随访期间所有患者封堵器位置形态良好 ,未发现封堵器的变形 ,移位以及金属结构断裂等改变 ;右房 ,右室有不同程度的缩小 ,X线平片显示肺血有不同程度减少 ;术后ECG检查均未见心律失常发生。结论 :Amplatzer封堵器经导管治疗多孔房间隔缺损是安全有效的。对于相隔距离较近的多孔房间隔缺损 ,可采用单个封堵器封堵 ;而相隔距离较远的缺损 ,可采用同时置入两个封堵器     

Transcatheter closure of a posttraumatic ventricular septal defect with an Amplatzer occluder device.

Cardiac traumatization may lead to severe complications. Transcatheter closure of a postraumatic ventricular septal defect (VSD) was successfully done using an Amplatzer septal occluder in a man who had previously undergone surgery for myocardial fissure and mitral valve dysfunction. In selected cases, the percutaneous approach may be a valuable option to close muscular VSDs.     

Clinical results of percutaneous closure of large secundum atrial septal defects in children using the Amplatzer septal occluder

We reviewed our experience using the Amplatzer septal occluder (AGA Medical, Golden Valley, MN, USA) to close large, secundum-type atrial septal defects (ASDs) in children. Between June 2002 and December 2005, 52 patients (mean age 13.5 +/- 8.7 years) underwent transcatheter closure of large (>/=25 mm), secundum ASDs with the use of the Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO). Groups 1 and 2 included patients with a retroaortic rim of <5 mm (n = 39) or >/=5 mm (n = 13), respectively. All procedures were performed with general anesthesia and transesophageal echocardiographic guidance except for 10 patients, which involved local anesthesia and three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography. Successful device implantations, device sizes, approaches, complications, and closure rates were assessed. Device implantation was successful in 50 patients (96.1%), with no difference between groups (95% vs 100%, P>0.05). In 2 patients, implantation failed because of embolism or deployment failure. Device were larger in group 1 than in group 2 (29.7 +/- 4.2 vs 26.7 +/- 3.8 mm, P = 0.04). The right upper pulmonary-vein approach was more common in group 1 than in group 2 (P = 0.0001). Complications and closure rates did not differ between the groups (P > 0.05). Transcatheter closure of large, secundum ASD by using the ASO device was feasible, and complication rates were low. A deficient retroaortic rim did not preclude successful device implantation; however, a large device may be needed to close large ASD. Close long-term follow-up is necessary to determine the safety of transcatheter closure of large ASDs in children.     

Transcatheter closure of double atrial septal defects with a single Amplatzer device.

Transcatheter closure of single secundum atrial defects has become the standard of treatment. The purpose of our study was to analyze the results of using a single Amplatzer device for closure of double atrial septal defects. Such defects were diagnosed in 41 out of 363 patients with atrial septal defects (ASDs) closed by transcatheter method. In 39, a single Amplatzer device was used. The size of the larger defect ranged from 5 to 18 mm, the smaller defect from 2 to 7 mm, with the distance between the borders of the communications ranging from 2 to 12 mm. We performed sizing and closure of only the larger defect. The mean size of implanted devices was 16.5 +/- 5.5 mm, equal to the stretched diameter of the main defect or 1-4 mm larger. The closure rate assessed by color Doppler flow examination was 61% after 24 hr, 78% after 1 month, 83% after 3 months, 86% after 1 year, and 95% after 2 years. If the distance between the two defects exceeded 7 mm, residual leaks were observed but tended to decrease and disappear with time. Selected patients with double atrial septal defects can be effectively treated with implantation of a single Amplatzer device.     

经导管应用Amplatzer封堵器关闭膜周部室间隔缺损

目的 :经导管应用Amplatzer封堵器关闭膜周部室间隔缺损 (perimembranousventricularseptaldefect,PMVSD) ,并对其疗效进行初步分析。方法 :18例室间隔缺损 (VSD)中男性 8例 ,女性 10例 ,平均年龄 7 6岁 ,平均体重 2 6 9kg。局麻下行右心导管检查 ,左室造影测量室缺大小 ,经VSD建立股动脉 股静脉轨道 ,封堵器沿传送装置送至左室 ,打开左侧伞并确认铂金标记 (MARK)位于 6点位 ,指向心尖 ,在室间隔右室侧打开右侧伞 ,经超声心动图和左室造影确认封堵器位置良好 ,无残余分流 ,无三尖瓣及主动脉瓣关闭不全后释放封堵器。结果 :18例VSD患者封堵手术均获成功。VSD平均大小 3 9mm ,所选封堵器平均大小 7 1mm ,放射线观察MARK均在 6点位置。封堵效果良好 ,术后 2 4h左室舒张末径明显缩小 ;术后 2 4h仅 2例有微量残余分流 ,无 1例出现主动脉瓣关闭不全 ,无其它严重并发症 ,平均住院3 5d。结论 :经导管应用Amplatzer封堵器关闭膜周部VSD封堵效果好 ,恢复快 ,免除开胸创伤及体外循环等高风险 ,值得进一步推广。     

应用Amplatzer封堵器介入治疗继发孔房间隔缺损远期疗效观察

目的观察应用Amplatzer封堵器治疗继发孔房间隔缺损的术后远期疗效及安全性。方法应用Amplatzer封堵器治疗129例房间隔缺损（ASD）患者,于术后随访观察并发症的发生及心功能的改变,同时记录心脏超声、心电图及胸片结果。结果所有患者术后随访19～62（40±12）月。随访中所有Amplatzer封堵器位置准确、稳定,无装置变形及折断,无脱落、溶血等严重并发症。ASD患者术后左室收缩功能较术前显著改善[（1±10）%vs（73±11）%,P<0.05],直径大于20mm及缺损残余边缘≤4mm的ASD患者,术后心功能改善明显。心电图随访未见房颤、房扑及室性心律失常,92例原有右束支传导阻滞患者中,17例消失于术后6个月内,75例成为永久性。胸片随访示全部患者肺血减少、心胸比例不同程度缩小。结论Amplatzer封堵器治疗ASD改善了心功能,并发症少,远期疗效肯定。     

Transcatheter closure of large secundum atrial septal defects using the 40 mm Amplatzer septal occluder: results of an international registry.

Little is known about the efficacy and safety of the 40 mm Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO). Thirty-three patients (22 female, 11 male) with a large secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) underwent attempted device closure using the 40 mm ASO at a median age of 40 years (range, 14-81 years) and median weight of 65 kg (range, 48-98 kg). The median size of the ASD measured on 2D transesophageal echocardiography (27 patients) or intracardiac echocardiography (6 patients) was 30.5 mm (range, 24-39 mm) and the median balloon-stretched diameter was 37.7 mm (range, 32-43.7 mm). The median Qp:Qs ratio was 3.2:1 (range, 1.4-6.2). The attempt was unsuccessful in five patients; two had device embolization and one had left atrial wall perforation due to the sheath; all three required emergent surgery. The attempt was successful in the 28 remaining patients, resulting in complete immediate closure in 14 and a trivial residual shunt in 14. Fluoroscopy time ranged from 8.6 to 37.8 min (median, 12.2 min). At 24-hr follow-up, 2D transthoracic echocardiography with color flow Doppler revealed complete closure in 23 patients, and 5 had a trivial residual shunt. There were no complications encountered in patients who received the device. On follow-up, all patients are doing well. We conclude that the 40 mm ASO is safe and effective in most patients with a large ASD up to a diameter of 39 mm. However, the use of this device requires careful attention as the procedure may be unsuccessful or the device may embolize.     

Erosion of Amplatzer septal occluder device after closure of secundum atrial septal defects: review of registry of complications and recommendations to minimize future risk.

The objectives of this study were to identify possible risk factors that may lead to erosion of the Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO) and recommend ways to minimize future risk. There have been rare occurrences of adverse events with development of pericardial effusion after ASO placement. Identification of high-risk cases, early recognition, and prompt intervention may minimize the future risks of adverse events. In all patients who developed hemodynamic compromise after ASO placement, echocardiograms (pre-, intra-, and postprocedure), atrial septal defect (ASD) size (nonstretched, stretched), size of the device used, cineangiograms, and operative records were reviewed by a panel selected by AGA Medical Corporation. The findings were compared to the premarket approval data obtained from FDA-approved clinical trials that were conducted in the United States, before the device was approved. A total of 28 cases (14 in United States) of adverse events were reported to AGA Medical. All erosions occurred at the dome of the atria, near the aortic root. Deficient aortic rim was seen in 89% and the defect described as high ASD, suggesting deficient superior rim. The device to unstretched ASD ratio was significantly larger in the adverse event group when compared to the FDA trial group. The incidence of device erosion in the United States was 0.1%. The risk of device erosion with ASO is low and complications can be decreased by identifying high-risk patients and following them closely. Patients with deficient aortic rim and/or superior rim may be at higher risk for device erosion. Oversized ASO may increase the risk of erosion. The defect should not be overstretched during balloon sizing. Patients with small pericardial effusion at 24 hr should have closer follow-up.     

Transcatheter closure of a coronary sinus defect with an Amplatzer septal occluder.

We report a successful transcatheter closure of a coronary sinus defect using an Amplatzer septal occluder in a 9.5-year-old boy suffering from a significant volume overload due to left-to-right shunt.     

Morphological variations of secundum-type atrial septal defects: feasibility for percutaneous closure using Amplatzer septal occluders.

The aim of the study was to assess the morphology of secundum-type atrial septal defects (ASD) with a view to percutaneous closure using Amplatzer septal occluders (ASO). One hundred and ninety patients who underwent closure of isolated secundum-type ASD between September 1995 and January 2000 were included. The morphology of the defects was studied using transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. Patients with defects of suitable morphology and size underwent percutaneous closure using ASO. The remaining patients underwent surgical closure. Centrally placed defects were observed in 46 patients (24.2%). Morphological variations of secundum-type ASD were detected in 144 patients (75.8%). One hundred and fifty-one patients (79.5%) underwent percutaneous closure using ASO. Thirty-nine patients (20.5%) underwent surgical closure. Centrally placed defects, defects with deficient superior anterior rim, multiple defects, and perforated aneurysms of the interatrial septum are morphological variations of secundum-type ASD suitable for percutaneous closure using ASO. Cathet Cardiovasc Intervent 2001;53:386-391.     

Amplatzer房间隔封堵器治疗200例的并发症

目的 :总结我院连续 2 0 0例房间隔缺损采用 Amplatzer封堵器治疗的并发症。方法 :接受治疗的患者 2 0 0 （男68,女 13 2 ）例 ,年龄 2 6± 16（1.0～ 67）岁 ,均经症状、体征、X线、ECG、B超等确诊为房间隔缺损 ,并发肺动脉瓣狭窄5例 ,二尖瓣狭窄 2例 ,动脉导管未闭 2例 ,多孔房间隔缺损 10例。所有患者在我院行 Amplatzer房间隔缺损封堵治疗 ,同时观察术中、术后出现的并发症。结果 :房间隔缺损大小为 2 0± 8（2 .5～ 3 7） mm,植入的封堵器大小为 2 6±9（5～ 40 ） mm,共植入 Amplatzer房间隔封堵器 2 0 3个 ,技术成功率 99.5% ,同时植入 2个封堵器的患者共 4例。严重并发症发生率为 2 % （4例 ） ,1例术后心包填塞急诊转到心脏外科手术 ;1例术后 2 d出现不明原因的脑出血 ;1例术中导管断裂 ,急诊转心脏外科手术取出断裂导管并行修补术 ;1例术后 3月、6月出现封堵器内少至中量分流。其他并发症有术中出现 ST段弓背向上抬高 8例 ,暂时性 度 型及 度 型房室传导阻滞各 2例 ,术后发生房颤4例。结论 :Amplatzer封堵器治疗房间隔缺损严重并发症发生率低 ,作者认为是一种安全、可靠的方法     

Transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects with Amplatzer occluder assessed by real-time three-dimensional echocardiography.

We report our initial experience in two patients using real-time three-dimensional echocardiography to assess perimembranous ventricular septal defect and device morphology and their relation with contiguous cardiac structure. Defect size and rims as well as device position and profile were displayed from the three-dimensional "en face" views. We think that real-time three-dimensional echocardiography could be a complementary approach to angiography and transesophageal echocardiography in performing transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect.     

应用Amplatzer房缺封堵伞堵塞成人特殊动脉导管未闭

目的:评价Amplatzer房缺封堵伞(AASO)堵塞特殊类型动脉导管未闭(PDA)的可行性及近期效果。方法:采用经导管Amplatzer AASO堵闭特殊类型巨大PDA并重度肺动脉高压5例。术后24 h、60 d、180 d进行经胸超声心动图及X线胸片、心电图复查随访。结果:5例均堵闭成功;2例术后完全无分流,2例术后残余2mm左向右分流,1例残余明显穿伞分流,分别在60 d、180d随访中分流完全消失;血流动力学和心脏解剖在术后及随访期间有显著改善。结论:Amplatzer AASO可用于堵闭形态特殊、管径较大的PDA,即时残余穿伞分流率高,近期效果好。     

应用Amplatzer封堵器关闭32例膜部室间隔缺损

目的　观察Amplatzer膜部室间隔缺损封堵器关闭膜部室间隔缺损的临床疗效及安全性。方法　经超声心动图及临床表现诊断为膜部室间隔缺损患者 ,如有临床症状但没有右向左分流 ,且膜部室间隔缺损的局部解剖结构满足以下条件 :(1)膜部室间隔缺损离主动脉瓣至少 1mm ,离三尖瓣隔瓣至少 3mm ;(2 )室间隔缺损的最窄直径小于 14mm ;(3)伴膜部室间隔瘤形成时 ,瘤体未影响右心室流出道 ;(4 )外科手术关闭膜部室间隔缺损后遗留的室间隔缺损 ,且对心脏的血流动力学有影响。在局部或全身麻醉下对患者行经导管Amplatzer双面伞膜部室间隔缺损的关闭治疗 ,手术中连续经胸或经食管超声心动图和X线监测。术后随访 3个月。结果　自 2 0 0 2年 6月至 2 0 0 3年 3月共有 32例患者行经导管Amplatzer双面伞膜部室间隔缺损的关闭治疗 ,其中男 17例 ,女 15例。超声测定膜部室间隔缺损直径为 3～ 8mm(平均 5 1mm) ,左心室造影测定膜部室间隔缺损的直径为 3～ 8mm(平均 4 4mm) ,所选Amplatzer膜部室间隔缺损封堵器直径为 4～ 12mm(平均 7 6mm)。堵闭操作技术成功率为 10 0 %。超声心动图示术后即刻残余分流为 11 5 % (少量分流 3 8% ,微量 7 7% ) ,2 4h后残余分流为 7 7% (为微量 ) ,3个月后有 3 8%的微量分流。手术中出现一过性     

Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect and interatrial communications with a new self expanding nitinol double disc device (Amplatzer septal occluder): multicentre UK experience

OBJECTIVE—To review the safety and efficacy of the Amplatzer septal occluder for transcatheter closure of interatrial communications (atrial septal defects (ASD), fenestrated Fontan (FF), patent foramen ovale (PFO)).
DESIGN—Prospective study following a common protocol for patient selection and technique of deployment in all participating centres.
SETTING—Multicentre study representing total United Kingdom experience.
PATIENTS—First 100 consecutive patients in whom an Amplatzer septal occluder was used to close a clinically significant ASD or interatrial communication.
INTERVENTIONS—All procedures performed under general anaesthesia with transoesophageal echocardiographic guidance. Interatrial communications were assessed by transoesophageal echocardiography with reference to size, position in the interatrial septum, proximity to surrounding structures, and adequacy of septal rim. Stretched diameter of the interatrial communications was determined by balloon sizing. Device selection was based on and matched to the stretched diameter of the communication.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES—Success defined as deployment of device in a stable position to occlude the interatrial communication without inducing functional abnormality or anatomical obstruction. Occlusion status determined by transoesophageal echocardiography during procedure and by transthoracic echocardiography on follow up. Clinical status and occlusion rates assessed at 24 hours, one month, and three months.
RESULTS—101 procedures were performed in 100 patients (86 ASD, 7 FF, 7 PFO), age 1.7 to 64.3 years (mean (SD), 13.3 (13.9)), weight 9.2 to 100.0 kg (mean 32.5 (23.5)). Procedure time ranged from 30 to 180 minutes (mean 92.4 (29.0)) and fluoroscopy time from 6.0 to 49.0 minutes (mean 16.1 (8.0)). There were seven failures, all occurring in patients with ASD, and one embolisation requiring surgical removal. Immediate total occlusion rate was 20.4%, rising to 84.9% after 24 hours. Total occlusion rates at the one and three month follow up were 92.5% and 98.9%, respectively. Complications were: transient ST elevation (1), transient atrioventricular block (1), presumed deep vein thrombosis (1), presumed transient ischaemic attack (1).
CONCLUSIONS—It appears feasible to close interatrial communications and atrial septal defects up to 26 mm stretched diameter safely with the Amplatzer septal occluder. Short term results confirm an early high occlusion rate with no major complications. Careful selection of cases based on the echocardiographic morphology of the ASD and accurate assessment of their stretched diameter is of utmost importance. Further experience with the larger devices and longer term results are required before a firm conclusion regarding its use can be made.


Keywords: interatrial communications; atrial septal defect; Amplatzer septal occluder; congenital heart defects     

An 84-year-old patient with an atrial septal defect rescued using the Amplatzer septal occluder device.

We report the case of a rescued 84-year-old patient with atrial septal defect (ASD) who was emergently admitted to our intensive care unit with progressive dyspnea requiring mechanical ventilation for severe anoxia and respiratory arrest. She had no history of congenital heart diseases. ECG and chest X-ray revealed overload of the right atrium and ventricle, and severe increase in pulmonary vascular markings. Transesophageal echocardiography showed a moderately large size ASD (18 x 23 mm(2)). Hemodynamic evaluation documented an increase in PA pressure of 37/16 mm Hg and Q(p)/Q(s) of 2.33. Her systemic condition did not improve following diuretics, cathecholamine, and afterload-reducing substances. She required mechanical ventilation for severe hypoxia. She underwent successful closure of the ASD using an Amplatzer septal occluder on day 17. Hemodynamics and findings on chest X-ray dramatically improved after this procedure. She was discharged from the hospital on foot.     

经胸超声心动图监测下用Amplatzer封堵器治疗房间隔缺损

目的：评价在经胸超声心动图(TTE)监测下用Amplatzer封堵器介入治疗房间隔缺损(ASD)的可行性及实用价值。方法：全组共18例继发孔型ASD患者，均在常规C型臂X线机透视和TTE指导下经导管置入Amplatzer封堵器。结果：18例患者中有2例未放置成功而改为开胸手术；16例均成功置入Amplatzer封堵器，即刻完全堵闭，术后随访3个月至2年，TTE示ASD仍被完全封闭，未见残余分流。随访期间无任何并发症。结论：在TTE和X线透视指导下用Amplatzer封堵器治疗继发孔型ASD安全可行，具有一定实用价值。     

Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects using the Cardio-Seal implant

OBJECTIVE—To review the outcomes of transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects using the Cardio-Seal implant.
DESIGN—A prospective interventional study.
SETTING—Tertiary referral centre.
PATIENTS—The first 50 patients (median age 9.7 years) who underwent attempted percutaneous occlusion.
INTERVENTIONS—Procedures were done under general anaesthesia and transoesophageal guidance between December 1996 and July 1998.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES—Success of deployment, complications, and assessment of right ventricular end diastolic diameter, septal wall motion, and occlusion status by echocardiography.
RESULTS—The median balloon stretched diameter was 14 mm. Multiple atrial septal defects were present in 11 patients (22%) and a deficient atrial rim (< 4 mm) in 19 (38%). In four patients (8%), a second device was implanted after removal of an initially malpositioned first implant. There were no significant immediate complications. All patients except one were discharged within 24 hours. At the latest follow up (mean 9.9 months) a small shunt was present in 23 patients (46%), although right ventricular end diastolic dimensions (mean (SD)) corrected for age decreased from 137 (29)% to 105 (17)% of normal, and septal motion abnormalities normalised in all but one patient. No predictors for a residual shunt were identified. Supporting arm fractures were detected in seven patients (14%) and protrusion of one arm through the defect in 16 (32%), the latter being more common in those with smaller anterosuperior rims. No untoward effects resulted from arm fractures or protrusion. There were no complications during follow up, although five patients (10%) experienced transient headaches.
CONCLUSIONS—The implantation of the Cardio-Seal device corrects the haemodynamic disturbances secondary to the right ventricular volume overload, with good early outcome.


Keywords: congenital heart disease; interventional catheterisation; atrial septal defects     

Real time three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography for guiding Amplatzer septal occluder device deployment in patients with atrial septal defect

BACKGROUND: Transcatheter Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO) device closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) has traditionally been guided by two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (2D-TEE) and intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) modalities. Real time three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (RT3D-TTE) provides rotating images to define ASD and adjacent structures with potential as an alternative to 2D-TEE or ICE for guiding the device closure of ASD. Our aim was to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of RT3D-TTE in parasternal four-chamber views to guide ASO device closure of ASD. METHODS AND RESULTS: From July 2004 to August 2005, 59 patients underwent transcatheter ASO device closure of ASD. The first 30 patients underwent 2D-TEE guidance under general anesthesia and the remaining 29 patients underwent RT3D-TTE guidance with local anesthesia. All interventions were successfully completed without complications. The clinical characteristics and transcatheter closure variables of RT3D-TTE and 2D-TEE were compared. Echocardiographic visualization of ASD and ASO deployment was found to be adequate when using either methods. Catheterization laboratory time (39.1 +/- 5.4 vs 78.8 +/- 14.1 minutes, P < 0.001) and interventional procedure length (7.6 +/- 4.2 vs 15.3 +/- 2.9 minutes, P < 0.001) were shortened by using RT3D-TTE as compared with 2DE-TEE. There was no difference in the rate of closure following either method, assessed after a 6-month follow-up. The maximal diameter measured by RT3D-TTE and 2D-TEE was correlated well with a balloon-stretched ASD size (y = 0.985x + 0.628, r = 0.924 vs y = 0.93x + 2.08, r = 0.885, respectively). CONCLUSION: RT3D-TTE may be a feasible, safe, and effective alternative to the standard practice of using 2D-TEE to guide ASO deployment.     

应用Amplatzer封堵器治疗房间隔缺损

目的 :应用 Amplatzer封堵器治疗继发孔型房间隔缺损并对其疗效进行初步评价。方法 :全组共 6例 ,年龄38± 13岁 （2 0～ 5 5岁 ）。在透视及食管超声心动图监视下经导管置入 Am platzer封堵器封堵房间隔缺损。术后即时行食管超声心动图 ,术后 2 4h、1月、3月分别行经胸超声心动图评价治疗效果。结果 :全组疗效均佳 ,未见残余分流。结论 :应用 Am platzer封堵器治疗继发孔型房间隔缺损是有效的非手术方法 ,操作简便 ,成功率高 ,近期疗效可靠