A 2-year-old child has an atrial septum defect. Cardiac catheterization has been performed and a transcatheter occlusion device has been placed in the defect. What would be the expected outcome after the procedure?

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The expected outcome after placing a transcatheter occlusion device in an atrial septal defect is the growth of heart tissue around the device, which helps to permanently seal the defect.

A 2-Year-Old Child Has an Atrial Septum Defect