When atrial septal closure gets complex

Session comprising selected EuroPCR 2026 clinical cases submissions

Moderators: A. Aminian, R. Galea

Summary

This session explores the complexities that arise when atrial septal closure procedures become challenging. It covers hybrid retrieval techniques for occluder devices, management of device-related complications mimicking infection, resolution of uncommon complications, and case studies including cryptogenic stroke management in athletes, highlighting procedural intricacies and solutions.

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Hybrid transcatheter and endoscopic retrieval of an atrial septal occluder in the pulmonary artery
  • Fishing a broken heart
  • Clopidogrel nonresponsiveness mimicking endocarditis after PFO occlusion
  • Uncommon complication, easy resolution in the treatment of atrial septal defect
  • It takes just an arm
  • Cryptogenic cerebellar ischeamic stroke in an olympic level athlete treated with suture-mediated PFO