| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2978314 | Journal of the Saudi Heart Association | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Transcatheter closure of secondum atrial septal defect (ASD) is an alternative option to open heart surgery with good short and long-term outcomes. For this purpose, the Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO) device is widely used. Arrhythmias are known complications of ASD device closure including atrial ectopy and heart block.We report a seven-year-old female patient who developed second degree atrioventricular block (AVB) within few hours after ASD device closure using ASO device. At the seventh post-procedure day; while under close observation; patient regained sinus rhythm which was maintained thereafter. A 3-day course of prednisolone was given.
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Authors
Ali A. Al Akhfash, Abdulrahman Al-Mesned, Majid Al Fayadh,