Coloured side view X-ray of the thorax of a 24-year-old patient with a septal occluder device (centre, yellow) used to treat atrial septal defect (ASD). ASD is a congenital defect between the upper left atrium and right atrium. This defect may cause no symptoms, but it can lead to a stroke. The septal occluder device, made of a Nitinol mesh and a polyester fabric, is used to occlude the defect. | |
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