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Stroke and peripheral embolism from an Amplatzer septal occluder 5 years after implantation

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  1. Krankenanstalt Rudolfstiftung, Juchgasse 25, 1030, Wien, Austria

    C. Stöllberger, J. Finsterer & E. Krexner

  2. Sana Kliniken, Kronsforder Allee 71/ 73, 23560, Lübeck, Germany

    B. Schneider

  3. Steingasse 31/18, 1030, Wien, Austria

    C. Stöllberger

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Stöllberger, C., Finsterer, J., Krexner, E. et al. Stroke and peripheral embolism from an Amplatzer septal occluder 5 years after implantation. J Neurol 255, 1270–1271 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-008-0873-z

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