Single arterial access closure of post-infarction ventricular septal defect: A case series.

Background: Post-infarction ventricular septal defect (PIVSD) carries a very poor prognosis. Surgical repair offers reasonable outcomes in patients who survive the initial healing period. Percutaneous device implantation remains a potentially effective earlier alternative.

Day-case percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion-Safety and efficacy.

Objectives: We evaluated the safety and efficacy of percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion performed as a day case procedure.

Background: LAA occlusion has been shown to be safe and effective for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. It has not been shown if the procedure can safely be performed on a day-case basis.

Occlutech percutaneous patent foramen ovale closure: Safety and efficacy registry (OPPOSE).

Introduction: Safety and efficacy data on patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure with the Occlutech Figulla Flex II device are lacking. We undertook a fully monitored prospective Registry on PFO closure using this device.

Methods: 100 patients undergoing PFO closure were enrolled into the OPPOSE Registry at 6 UK centres.