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Results of the PFO closure procedure.
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Total | 86 |
| Device used | |
| Amplatzer | 67 (78%) |
| Starway Medical | 19 (22%) |
| Complications | |
| Pericardial effusion | 1 (1%) |
| Arrhythmia | 4 (5%) |
| Duration of surgery (min) | 25.72 ± 11.28 |
| Length of hospitalization (day) | 3.89 ± 1.67 |
| Residual shunt | 26 (30%) |
| Large | 4 |
| Medium | 11 |
| Small | 11 |
PFO, patent foramen ovale.
