Medtronic is recalling Rashkind balloon septostomy catheters because of quality problems that may lead to the device breaking, separating, or failing during use, which could cause serious harm, ...

To examine the impact of balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) on cardio-respiratory status, need for prostaglandin E 1 (PGE 1) and postoperative outcomes in infants with transposition of great arteries ...

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) on cerebral oxygenation in neonates with transposition of the great arteries (TGA). Balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) ...

1. Which Doctors Perform the Balloon Atrial Septostomy Procedure? Balloon atrial septostomy is usually done by a pediatric cardiac surgeon. 2. Is Atrial Septostomy a Definitive Procedure? Atrial ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Balloon atrial septostomy appears to be safe and is associated with hemodynamic improvements in patients with ...

Approximately 70% of monozygotic twins are monochorionic/diamniotic (one placenta with two amniotic sacs). Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) affects ...

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