Journal article
An Alternative Transseptal Intracardiac Echocardiography Strategy to Guide Left Atrial Appendage Closure: The First Described Case
Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology, Vol.25(11), pp.1269-1271
11/2014
DOI: 10.1111/jce.12480
PMID: 24964221
Abstract
Transseptal Intracardiac Echocardiography Strategy
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is the standard imaging technique to guide device implantation for left atrial appendage (LAA) closure. Unfortunately, TEE was contraindicated in this patient due to the high risk of variceal hemorrhage. Critical information about the exact anatomic characteristics of the LAA can be obtained using intracardiac echocardiography (ICE). However, standard right-side views do not allow a complete visualization of the LAA: in particular, a reliable left circumflex coronary artery short axis view, relevant for device positioning, is not always achievable. Transseptal views of the LAA with ICE might be used in planning an appropriate intervention strategy for patients who are not suitable for TEE imaging.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- An Alternative Transseptal Intracardiac Echocardiography Strategy to Guide Left Atrial Appendage Closure: The First Described Case
- Creators
- Gaetano Fassini - Centro Cardiologico MonzinoAntonio Dello Russo - Centro Cardiologico MonzinoSergio Conti - Centro Cardiologico MonzinoClaudio Tondo - Centro Cardiologico Monzino
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology, Vol.25(11), pp.1269-1271
- Publisher
- Wiley
- DOI
- 10.1111/jce.12480
- PMID
- 24964221
- ISSN
- 1045-3873
- eISSN
- 1540-8167
- Number of pages
- 3
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 11/2014
- Academic Unit
- Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984823121402771
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