Echocardiographic Imaging for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Transesophageal Echocardiography and Intracardiac Echocardiographic Imaging
Recommended Citation
Wang DD, Forbes TJ, Lee JC, Eng MH. Echocardiographic imaging for left atrial appendage occlusion: Transesophageal echocardiography and intracardiac echocardiographic imaging. Interv Cardiol Clin. Apr 2018;7(2):219-228.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2018
Publication Title
Interv Cardiol Clin
Abstract
Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is a rapidly evolving technology. Multi-modality imaging and understanding of left atrial appendage anatomy are sure to advance. Two-dimensional and 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography with fluoroscopy are the mainstay for LAAO image-guided therapy. Key to successful LAAO is an understanding of the transseptal puncture, LAAO size selection for the device-specific landing zone, and postdeployment evaluation for leak and complications. With advancements in computed tomography, there may be a greater role for intracardiac echocardiographic imaging in specific types of LAAO anatomy and devices.
Medical Subject Headings
Atrial Appendage; Cardiac Imaging Techniques; Echocardiography; Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional; Echocardiography, Transesophageal; Fluoroscopy; Humans; Punctures; United States
PubMed ID
29526290
Volume
7
Issue
2
First Page
219
Last Page
228
