There are concerns about percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) using nitinol-alloys devices in patients with nickel hypersensitivity. We describe our experience with Atriasept II (Cardia Eagan, Minnesota, USA) used in four patients with known nickel allergy. No intraprocedural or in-hospital adverse events occurred. The follow-up was negative for allergic manifestations, without complications, as assessed by echocardiography. Because of the risk of adverse outcomes in nickel-allergic patients, devices with higher biocompatibility, low-profile, and low nickel content should be preferred in cases of known hypersensitivity. Atriasept II, containing less metallic material, appears to be a safe option in allergic patients undergoing PFO closure.
CAMMALLERI, V., USSIA, G.P., Marchei, M., MUSCOLI, S., SERGI, D., Macrini, M., et al. (2014). Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale with Atriasept II device in nickel allergic patients. JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE, 15(4), 350-352 [10.2459/01.JCM.0000435613.63310.d8].
Tipologia: | Articolo su rivista | |
Citazione: | CAMMALLERI, V., USSIA, G.P., Marchei, M., MUSCOLI, S., SERGI, D., Macrini, M., et al. (2014). Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale with Atriasept II device in nickel allergic patients. JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE, 15(4), 350-352 [10.2459/01.JCM.0000435613.63310.d8]. | |
IF: | Con Impact Factor ISI | |
Lingua: | English | |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore MED/11 - Malattie dell'Apparato Cardiovascolare | |
Revisione (peer review): | Sì, ma tipo non specificato | |
Tipo: | Articolo | |
Rilevanza: | Rilevanza internazionale | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.2459/01.JCM.0000435613.63310.d8 | |
Stato di pubblicazione: | Pubblicato | |
Data di pubblicazione: | apr-2014 | |
Titolo: | Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale with Atriasept II device in nickel allergic patients | |
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Autori: | CAMMALLERI, V; USSIA, GP; Marchei, M; MUSCOLI, S; SERGI, D; Macrini, M; ROMEO, F | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |
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