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  • A 5-month-old girl with serious heart conditions underwent implantation of a special device called a 6-mm M Atrial Flow Regulator to help with her cyanosis and heart function.
  • The procedure was done without any negative side effects during a 6-month follow-up period.
  • The device aims to improve blood mixing in the heart as a temporary solution before a more permanent surgical fix.

Article Abstract

A 5-month-old girl with transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect, and pulmonary stenosis underwent the implantation of a 6-mm M Atrial Flow Regulator (Occlutech) over an 8-French delivery sheath for significant cyanosis and progressive restriction of the atrial septal defect, without adverse event for 6 months. The Atrial Flow Regulator device could improve blood mixing as a bridge to surgery.

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