Primary transcatheter closure of postinfarction ventricular septal defects with the Amplatzer septal occluder- immediate results and up-to 5 years follow-up.

Abstract

Primary transcatheter closure of postinfarction ventricular septal defects may be an alternative to surgery in patients with suitable anatomy and completed necrosis. In our experience, primary transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defects in patients who are in the acute phase of infarction does not improve their survival.