Infective endocarditis resulting from CardioSEAL closure of a patent foramen ovale

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2002 Feb;55(2):217-20; discussion 221. doi: 10.1002/ccd.2999.

Abstract

Patent foramen ovale and atrial septal aneurysm are associated with an increased risk of cryptogenic stroke and recurrent thromboembolic events. Percutaneous closure is a therapeutic option to medical therapy and surgical closure. We present the first case of endocarditis associated with a CardioSEAL device closing a patent foramen ovale.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
  • Endocarditis / etiology*
  • Equipment Failure
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / complications*
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology