Subacute, silent embolization of amplatzer atrial septal defect closure device to the pulmonary artery

Abstract

Embolization of the closure device is a rare but potentially fatal complication of percutaneous atrial septal defect (ASD) closure. We report a case of 45-year-old woman who underwent ASD device closure with 32 mm Amplatzer device, which was embolized to the pulmonary artery without symptom one day after successful device implantation. © 2012 Korean Society of Echocardiography.