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Title: Use of the reversed button device to treat an atrial septal aneurysm associated with a patent foramen ovale. Author: Mehan VK, Sideris EB, Meier B. Journal: Br Heart J; 1995 Nov; 74(5):563-5. PubMed ID: 8562249. Abstract: An atrial septal aneurysm may be associated with a patent foramen ovale. When paradoxical emboli result, the shunt must be closed and the atrial septal aneurysm excised. A reversed buttoned occluder device was successfully used for the transcatheter treatment of this condition.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]