Combined Approach for Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Defect Treatment: A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20061010Abstract
Postinfarction ventricular septal defect is an uncommon condition with a poor prognosis. We report a case of successful early percutaneous closure of postinfarction ventricular septal defect using an occluder device followed by delayed off-pump revascularization.References
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