Novel use of fused cardiac computed tomography and transesophageal echocardiography for left atrial appendage closure

Andrew Peters, Afaq Motiwala, Brian O'Neill, Pravin Patil

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Abstract

The use of the Watchman left atrial appendage occlusion device (Boston Scientific Inc.) is becoming increasingly frequent in patients with atrial fibrillation. Cardiac computed tomography (CT) for device sizing pre-procedure can help facilitate more accurate device selection compared with transesophageal echo (TEE) alone. CT can also help identify minor lobes and trabeculations that may not be apparent on TEE. We report a series of three cases to highlight the utility of a novel application of CT-TEE fusion imaging to provide procedural guidance during Watchman implant and to assess for peri-device leak post-implant.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)E719-E723
JournalCatheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Volume97
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • atrial fibrillation
  • fusion imaging
  • interventional echocardiography
  • left atrial appendage occlusion

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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