Table 4. Major complications of atrial septal defect device closure.
| Major complications | Group 1 (n=216) | Group 2 (n=53) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NS | |
| Ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NS | |
| Cardiac tamponade | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NS | |
| Device embolization | 1 (0.5) | 1 (1.9) | 0.548 | |
| Vascular complications | 1 (0.5) | 0 (0.0) | 0.620 | |
| Retroperitoneal hematoma | 0 | 0 | ||
| Femoral arteriovenous fistula | 1 | 0 | ||
| Arrhythmias | 1 (0.5) | 0 (0.0) | 0.620 | |
| Ventricular tachycardia | 0 | 0 | ||
| Complete atrioventricular block | 1 | 0 | ||
NS = not significant.