Transcatheter residual shunt closure after initial percutaneous PFO closure can be safely performed under fluoroscopic guidance only and achieves complete closure in most patients. The use of larger devices, typically prompted by intricate anatomy, represents a risk factor for shunt persistence and the need for reintervention.
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