Sapan Bhuta, Carolyn Cao, Justin A Pieper, Matthew S Tong, Juliet Varghese, Yuchi Han, Thura T Harfi, Orlando P Simonetti, Ralph S Augostini, Steven J Kalbfleisch, Salvatore J Savona, Toshimasa Okabe, Muhammad R Afzal, John D Hummel, Emile G Daoud, Mahmoud Houmsse
BACKGROUND: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) are currently utilized for left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) planning. During the recent global iodine contrast media shortage in 2022, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) was utilized for the first time for LAAC planning. This study sought to assess the utility of CMR versus TEE for LAAC planning. METHODS: This single center retrospective study consisted of all patients who underwent preoperative CMR for LAAC with Watchman FLX or Amplatzer Amulet...
May 24, 2023: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology: PACE