Table 4 Indications to ASD Closure
From: Percutaneous treatment of patients with heart diseases: selection, guidance and follow-up. A review
| CLINICAL INDICATIONS | CLINICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS | ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC INDICATIONS | ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC CONTRAINDICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cryptogenic Strokes Symptoms |
Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Recent Gastrointestinal Bleeding Contraindications to Antiplatelet or Anticoagulant Therapy Infection at the Time of Implantation |
Qp/Qs ≥ 1,5 Right Atrial and/or Right Ventricular Enlargement |
Other Congenital Heart Defects ASD Diameter > 40 mm Inadequate Septal Rims Close Proximity to Coronary Sinus or Inferior Vena Cava |