Multimodality imaging in preoperative assessment of left atrial appendage transcatheter occlusion with the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug

Conclusion
The sizing of the device decided using CCTA in the phase of maximum LAA expansion reduces the risk of high-flow leaks and device malposition due to undersizing.

Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - October 17, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Clemente, A., Avogliero, F., Berti, S., Paradossi, U., Jamagidze, G., Rezzaghi, M., Della Latta, D., Chiappino, D. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research