Atrial septostomy with a predefined diameter using a novel occlutech atrial flow regulator improves symptoms and cardiac index in patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension

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Abstract

AFR implantation was feasible and safe in all patients with PAH. There was a significant improvement of symptoms, six-minute walk distance, cardiac index and systemic oxygen transport. The device maintained patency in short-term follow-up and the resultant hypoxia was tolerated well.

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