RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Nierengarten, Mary Beth T1 Early Data Show Benefits of New Device for Closing Congenital Heart Defects JF MD Conference Express YR 2014 FD SAGE Publications VO 14 IS 13 SP 18 OP 19 DO 10.1177/155989771413010 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/13/18.abstract AB A new-generation device used in the treatment of transcatheter closure of congenital heart defects provides easier delivery, better septal apposition, and faster endothelialization than an older version of the device. Early clinical experience showed the device to be efficient and successful in closing both atrial septal defects and patent foramen ovales.