Damascus University's Experience in Transcatheter Closure of Secundum-Type ASD Using Amplatzer Septal Occluder (ASO)


Abstract in English

The aim of this study is to assess results of percutaneous closure of secundumtype atrial septal defect (ASD II) using Amplatzer septal occluders (ASO).

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