Key result
Left atrial appendage occlusion using a patent foramen ovale for left atrial access was successful in 96% of patients, avoiding the need for transseptal puncture.
Why the study?
Is left atrial appendage occlusion via patent foramen ovale access feasible and safe in patients requiring LAA closure?
Observational (n=51)
No
Is left atrial appendage occlusion via patent foramen ovale access feasible and safe in patients requiring LAA closure?
Using a patent foramen ovale for left atrial access during LAA occlusion is highly feasible and may avoid the need for transseptal puncture.
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PFO access may simplify LAAO in select patients; leaves open whether it improves safety versus transseptal puncture.
Koermendy et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Patients requiring left atrial appendage occlusion with a concomitant patent foramen ovale (n=51). Left atrial appendage occlusion using a patent foramen ovale for left atrial access was evaluated on Successful left atrial appendage occlusion using the patent foramen ovale for left atrial access. Left atrial appendage occlusion using a patent foramen ovale for left atrial access was successful in 96% of patients, avoiding the need for transseptal puncture.
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