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Current Algorithm to Select a Nitinol Closure Device
| Sheath | > 18Fr ID fully expanded | <= 18Fr ID fully expanded |
|---|---|---|
| Aorto-caval tract length ≥7 mm | 8 mm Amplatzer Muscular VSD Occluder | 6 mm Amplatzer Muscular VSD Occluder |
| Aorto-caval tract length >7 mm | 10/8 Amplatzer Duct Occluder generation 1 | 8/6 Amplatzer Duct Occluder generation 1 |
