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Seol JH, Kim AY, Jung SY, Choi JY, Park YJ, Jung JW. Intracardiac Echocardiogram: Feasibility, Efficacy, and Safety for Guidance of Transcatheter Multiple Atrial Septal Defects Closure. J Clin Med 2022; 11:2394. [PMID: 35566520 PMCID: PMC9100238 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11092394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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We aimed to determine the feasibility, efficacy, success, and safety of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) in transcatheter multiple atrial septal defect (ASD) closure. Of 185 patients with multiple ASDs who underwent transcatheter closure, 140 (76%) patients who weighed <30kg with a narrow distance between defects or in whom single device closure was anticipated were guided by ICE and 45 patients were guided by three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with or without ICE. Patients in the ICE group were relatively younger and weighed less than those in the 3D TEE group (p < 0.0001). The ratio of the distance between defects >7 mm was high, and more cases required ≥2 devices in the 3D TEE group than those in the ICE group (p < 0.0001). All patients in the 3D TEE group and seven patients (5%) in the ICE group were operated on under general anesthesia (p < 0.0001). The fluoroscopic time was shorter in the ICE group (13.98 ± 6.24 min vs. 24.86 ± 16.47 min, p = 0.0005). No difference in the complete closure rate and complications was observed. ICE-guided transcatheter and 3D TEE were feasible, safe, and effective in successful multiple ASD device closures, especially for young children and patients at high risk under general anesthesia.
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- Jae-hee Seol
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Congenital Heart Disease Center, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea; (J.-h.S.); (A.-y.K.); (S.-y.J.); (J.-y.C.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju 26493, Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Congenital Heart Disease Center, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea; (J.-h.S.); (A.-y.K.); (S.-y.J.); (J.-y.C.)
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Congenital Heart Disease Center, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea; (J.-h.S.); (A.-y.K.); (S.-y.J.); (J.-y.C.)
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Congenital Heart Disease Center, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea; (J.-h.S.); (A.-y.K.); (S.-y.J.); (J.-y.C.)
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- Department of Biostatistics, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju 26493, Korea;
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Congenital Heart Disease Center, Severance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea; (J.-h.S.); (A.-y.K.); (S.-y.J.); (J.-y.C.)
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The aim of the study was to compare transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and fluoroscopy for percutaneous atrial septal defect (ASD) closure.This was a retrospective analysis of children who underwent percutaneous ASD closure. The procedure was guided by TEE without fluoroscopy in 130 patients (TEE group) and by fluoroscopy in 163 patients (fluoroscopy group). Baseline demographic/clinical characteristics were recorded. Patients were followed until hospital discharge. Outcomes were procedure duration, peri/postoperative complications, hospital stay, and costs.The TEE and fluoroscopy groups showed no significant differences in age (71.7 ± 40.7 vs 62.5 ± 38.8 months), male/female ratio (54/76 vs 66/97), weight (22.0 ± 12.0 vs 20.1 ± 9.0 kg), ASD diameter (9.9 ± 4.2 vs 9.3 ± 3.9 cm), distances to the superior vena cava (13.4 ± 4.6 vs 13.3 ± 4.2 cm), inferior vena cava (13.4 ± 4.3 vs 13.9 ± 4.1 cm) and atrial septal roof (12.1 ± 4.0 vs 12.3 ± 3.2 cm), or atrial septal size (38.2 ± 6.2 vs 39.4 ± 26.6 cm); distance to the mitral valve was greater in the TEE group (13.2 ± 4.4 vs 11.3 ± 3.9 cm; P < .001). The TEE and fluoroscopy groups showed no significant differences in occlusion device size (14.3 ± 4.6 vs 13.8 ± 4.0 cm) or sheath size (8.7 ± 1.8 vs 8.7 ± 0.9 cm), but procedure duration was shorter in the TEE group (21.5 ± 14.6 vs 28.6 ± 10.9 minutes; P < .001). Postoperative fever (>38°C) occurred less frequently in the TEE group than in the fluoroscopy group (0.8% vs 9.2%; P < .001); there were no significant differences for the other complications. No patient had postoperative residual shunt, occlusion device shedding/displacement, or pericardial effusion. The TEE group had longer hospital stay (3.2 ± 0.6 vs 2.9 ± 0.6 days; P < .001) and higher procedure cost (29,687 ± 4218 vs 28,530 ± 1668 CNY (China Yuan); P = .002) than the fluoroscopy group.TEE-guided percutaneous ASD closure can be used as an alternative to fluoroscopy-guided procedures and avoids the use of radiation or contrast agents.
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Boon I, Vertongen K, Paelinck BP, Demulier L, Van Berendoncks A, De Maeyer C, Marchau F, Panzer J, Vandekerckhove K, De Wolf D. How to Size ASDs for Percutaneous Closure. Pediatr Cardiol 2018; 39:168-75. [PMID: 28956098 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-017-1743-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 09/23/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Percutaneous closure is the treatment of choice for secundum-type atrial septal defects (ASD). Balloon sizing (BS) has been the method of choice for deciding on device size. Improved 2D- and 3D-transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) imaging challenged the necessity of BS. Balloon sizing was performed with two additional techniques to measure the stretched dimension of the ASD. The 1st method uses a stiff guide wire which stretches the ASD and 2D TEE. The second technique uses 3D TEE. Two hundred and thirty-six patients with minimum 1-year follow-up were enrolled. The population was classified into three groups: BS (group 1) n = 90, 2D-TEE (group 2) n = 87, and 3D-TEE (group 3) n = 59. All groups showed a distinct correlation between the maximum baseline dimensions and the device size (R = 0.821). The relative expansion rate did not differ between BS and 3D-TEE. Group 2 (2D-TEE) showed a significantly lower expansion rate. Procedural success and complications did not differ statistically between the 3 groups. 2D TEE sizing was the simplest method without loss of accuracy. 3D sizing offers the advantage of accurate and fast shape assessment, but resulted in more undersizing. Accurate sizing of ASDs with a floppy septum remains a challenge.
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Feng R, Saraf R, Shapeton A, Matyal R, Laham R, Mahmood F. A Complex Atrial Septal Defect and Three-Dimensional Echocardiography: A Question and an Answer. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2016; 30:1050-2. [PMID: 26746796 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2015.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Leissner KB, Porhomayon J, Nader ND. Persistent Atrial Septum Defect Despite Placement of Two Amplatzer Septal Occluders. J Cardiovasc Thorac Res 2015; 7:172-4. [PMID: 26702348 PMCID: PMC4685285 DOI: 10.15171/jcvtr.2015.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2015] [Accepted: 08/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Herein, we are presenting a case of persistent interatrial septal defect diagnosed during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Twice, attempts had been made to close this shunt using amplatzer septal occlude. However, percutaneous technique had failed in both occasions. The patient presented with chest pain 4 years after the second attempt and required urgent CABG. Persistent shunt was repaired during surgery.
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- Kay B Leissner
- Department of Anesthesiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA ; Department of Anesthesiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Ostermayer SH, Srivastava S, Doucette JT, Ko HH, Geiger M, Parness IA, Love BA. Malattached septum primum and deficient septal rim predict unsuccessful transcatheter closure of atrial communications. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2015; 86:1195-203. [DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2014] [Accepted: 06/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Stefan H. Ostermayer
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics; the Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York New York
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics; the Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York New York
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; New York New York
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics; the Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York New York
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics; the Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York New York
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics; the Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York New York
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics; the Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York New York
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Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is an established diagnostic tool and has to be regarded as the standard of care for intraoperative monitoring and cardiac surgical decision-making. Furthermore, intraoperative TEE is also used for monitoring and assessment of hemodynamic changes and the detection of previously unknown pathologies. In the past few years 3D-TEE has extended the spectrum of 2D-TEE by allowing pathomorphological features to be more easily and intuitively linked to the anatomy of the heart and the great vessels. Thus, a comprehensive 2D-TEE examination is favorably complemented by focused 3D-TEE. Especially during mitral valve surgery, 3D-TEE has proven its superiority in the diagnosis of the underlying pathology as demonstrated by a large number of studies in this field. This review presents the available data about the role of intraoperative 3D-TEE echocardiography and introduces practical fields of application.
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- H Magunia
- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Eberhard-Karls-Universität, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland,
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Song J. Comprehensive understanding of atrial septal defects by imaging studies for successful transcatheter closure. Korean J Pediatr 2014; 57:297-303. [PMID: 25114689 PMCID: PMC4127391 DOI: 10.3345/kjp.2014.57.7.297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2014] [Accepted: 05/31/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects has become a popular procedure. The availability of a preprocedural imaging study is crucial for a safe and successful closure. Both the anatomy and morphology of the defect should be precisely evaluated before the procedure. Three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography and cardiac computed tomography are helpful for understanding the morphology of a defect, which is important because different defect morphologies could variously impact the results. During the procedure, real-time 3D echocardiography can be used to guide an accurate closure. The safety and efficiency of transcatheter closures of atrial septal defects could be improved through the use of detailed imaging studies.
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- Jinyoung Song
- Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Zvaigzne CG, Howarth AG, Patton DJ. Atrial shunts: presentation, investigation, and management, including recent advances in magnetic resonance imaging. Cardiol Young 2014; 24:403-16. [PMID: 24397877 DOI: 10.1017/S1047951113002321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Atrial shunts are a common finding in both paediatric and adult populations. Recent developments in advanced imaging have widened the options for diagnosis and evaluation of such shunts. This paper reviews the various types of interatrial communications, discusses the features of clinical presentation in adults and children, and provides an overview of the clinical assessment including physical examination, electrocardiography, echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Focus will be placed on recent developments in magnetic resonance imaging that may improve the non-invasive evaluation of atrial shunts.
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Echocardiography is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in cardiology. Technological advances in ultrasound, computer and electronics enables three-dimensional (3-D) imaging to be a clinically viable modality which has significant impact on diagnosis, management and interventional procedures. Since the inception of 3D fully-sampled matrix transthoracic and transesophageal technology it has enabled easier acquisition, immediate on-line display, and availability of on-line analysis for the left ventricle, right ventricle and mitral valve. The use of 3D TTE has mainly focused on mitral valve disease, left and right ventricular volume and functional analysis. As structural heart disease procedures become more prevalent, 3D TEE has become a requirement for preparation of the procedure, intra-procedural guidance as well as monitoring for complications and device function. We anticipate that there will be further software development, improvement in image quality and workflow.
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Nyrnes SA, Løvstakken L, Døhlen G, Skogvoll E, Torp H, Skjaerpe T, Norgård G, Samstad S, Graven T, Haugen BO. Blood Flow Imaging in Transesophageal Echocardiography during Atrial Septal Defect Closure: A Comparison with the Current References. Echocardiography 2014; 32:34-41. [DOI: 10.1111/echo.12610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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- Siri Ann Nyrnes
- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging; Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Trondheim Norway
- Department of Pediatrics; St. Olav's University Hospital; Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging; Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine; Section for Pediatric Cardiology; Oslo University Hospital; Oslo Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging; Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Trondheim Norway
- Department of Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine; St. Olav's University Hospital; Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging; Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Cardiology; St. Olav's University Hospital; Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine; Section for Pediatric Cardiology; Oslo University Hospital; Oslo Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging; Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Trondheim Norway
- Department of Cardiology; St. Olav's University Hospital; Trondheim Norway
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- Levanger Hospital; Nord-Trøndelag Health Trust; Levanger Norway
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- Department of Cardiology; St. Olav's University Hospital; Trondheim Norway
- MI-Laboratory; Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging; NTNU; Trondheim Norway
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Flachskampf FA, Wouters PF, Edvardsen T, Evangelista A, Habib G, Hoffman P, Hoffmann R, Lancellotti P, Pepi M. Recommendations for transoesophageal echocardiography: EACVI update 2014. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 15:353-65. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jeu015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Frank A. Flachskampf
- Uppsala University, Institut för Medicinska Vetenskaper, Akademiska sjukhuset, Ingång 40, Plan 5, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Cardiology Department, Hôpital Timone, Marseille, France
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- Department of Congenital Heart Diseases, Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, GIGA Cardiovascular Sciences, Heart Valve Clinic, University Hospital Sart Tilman, University of Liège Hospital,Liège, Belgium
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Milano, Italy
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Carminati M, Agnifili M, Arcidiacono C, Brambilla N, Bussadori C, Butera G, Chessa M, Heles M, Micheletti A, Negura DG, Piazza L, Saracino A, Testa L, Tusa M, Bedogni F. Role of imaging in interventions on structural heart disease. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2014; 11:1659-76. [DOI: 10.1586/14779072.2013.854166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Bartel T, Müller S. Contemporary echocardiographic guiding tools for device closure of interatrial communications. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2013; 3:38-46. [PMID: 24282743 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2223-3652.2013.02.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2013] [Accepted: 02/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Periinterventional echocardiographic guidance is considered desirable in order to make interventional closure of interatrial communications safe and straight forward. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) including real-time three-dimensional (RT-3D) imaging, later complemented and in part replaced by intracardiac echocardiography (ICE), has become established as the standard approach to guide those procedures. Especially in atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, which tends to be more challenging than patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure, a certain risk of severe complications remains and may result from suboptimal device performance. Other complications may be related to discontinuous use of echocardiographic monitoring. Image fusion and RT-3D ICE are currently under clinical testing and might be suitable to facilitate spatial orientation. Nowadays, two-dimensional ICE is the method of choice for guiding percutaneous device closure, especially of ASDs and "complex" PFOs. Uninterrupted TEE under deep sedation is an alternative. In contrast, closure of "simple" PFOs will often require nothing but final confirmation of the result, and therefore, short echocardiographic viewing is sufficient in many cases.
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- Thomas Bartel
- Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division (Cardiology), Innsbruck Medical University, Austria
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Pedra CA, Peirone AR. Cierre de defectos interauriculares en adultos en forma ambulatoria. una palabra de alerta? Revista Colombiana de Cardiología 2013; 20:187-189. [DOI: 10.1016/s0120-5633(13)70053-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Taniguchi M, Akagi T, Kijima Y, Sano S. Clinical advantage of real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography for transcatheter closure of multiple atrial septal defects. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2013; 29:1273-80. [PMID: 23609549 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-013-0212-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2013] [Accepted: 03/26/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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This study sought to evaluate the usefulness of real-time three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to guide the repair of multiple atrial septal defects (ASDs). Of 212 consecutive patients with secundum ASD who were scheduled for transcatheter closure of their ASDs, 27 had multiple ASDs. These patients underwent two-dimensional (2D) transthoracic echocardiography, 2D TEE, and 3D TEE. Overall, 18 patients had two defects, and 9 patients had three or more defects. The latter group included three patients with multi-fenestrated defects. Optimal 3D images were obtained in 93 % of the patients. In patients with two defects, information on the positional relation of the defects was obtained using 2D TEE and 3D TEE in 71 and 94 % of patients, respectively (P = 0.22). The positional relations of the defects could not be evaluated with 2D TEE in patients with three or more defects, whereas it could be evaluated with 3D TEE in all of these patients (0 vs. 100 %, P = 0.008). In all patients, 3D TEE proved superior to 2D TEE for providing sufficient information (96 vs. 48 %, P = 0.002). Procedural success was obtained in 26 patients (96.3 %), without complications. Transcatheter closure of multiple ASDs under 3D TEE guidance is effective and safe. Real-time 3D TEE can provide useful information regarding complex ASD morphology. It can thus contribute to developing a successful treatment strategy, especially in patients with three or more defects.
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Bartel T, Muller S. Device closure of interatrial communications: peri-interventional echocardiographic assessment. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2013; 14:618-24. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jet048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Bhaya M, Mutluer FO, Mahan E, Mahan L, Hsiung MC, Yin WH, Wei J, Tsai SK, Zhao GY, Yin WH, Pradhan M, Beniwal R, Joshi D, Nabavizadeh F, Singh A, Nanda NC. Live/Real Time Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography in Percutaneous Closure of Atrial Septal Defects. Echocardiography 2013; 30:345-53. [DOI: 10.1111/echo.12106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- Maneesha Bhaya
- Division of Cardiovascular Disease; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham; Alabama
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham; Alabama
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham; Alabama
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham; Alabama
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- Heart Center; Division of Cardiology; Cheng Hsin General Hospital; Taipei; Taiwan
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- Heart Center; Division of Cardiology; Cheng Hsin General Hospital; Taipei; Taiwan
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- Heart Center; Division of Cardiology; Cheng Hsin General Hospital; Taipei; Taiwan
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- Heart Center; Division of Cardiology; Cheng Hsin General Hospital; Taipei; Taiwan
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- Heart Center; Division of Cardiology; Cheng Hsin General Hospital; Taipei; Taiwan
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- Faculty of Medicine; National Yang-Ming University; Taipei; Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham; Alabama
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham; Alabama
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham; Alabama
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham; Alabama
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham; Alabama
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Vettukattil JJ, Ahmed Z, Salmon AP, Mohun T, Anderson RH. Defects in the oval fossa: morphologic variations and impact on transcatheter closure. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2012; 26:192-9. [PMID: 23265438 DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2012.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Incomplete formation of the partition between the two atrial chambers in the region of the oval fossa results in a range of defects, which extend from patent foramen ovale to large secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs). There is wide variation in the morphology of the latter lesions. The spatial orientation of the margins of ASDs relative to the persisting flap valve is not easily definable with standard echocardiographic imaging. Careful evaluation of the morphology is essential in optimizing successful transcatheter closure to minimize complications. The advent of three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography has changed the understanding of the morphology of these defects and facilitated successful percutaneous closure. METHODS Since 2007, over a 4-year period, transcatheter closure of ASDs was performed in 105 patients. RESULTS During the study period, there were two instances of embolization of the device. The morphology of the defects in the patients with embolization was evaluated carefully, and an unusual spiral configuration of the flap valve relative to the rims of the oval fossa was noted. These findings were then found in four additional patients and serve as the focus of this report. To facilitate understanding of the unusual morphology, the clinical findings were compared with images showing the mechanism of development of the atrial septum in the mouse, revealing a striking similarity. CONCLUSIONS Although uncommon, spiral spatial orientation of the margins of ASDs predisposes to embolization of devices used for percutaneous closure. Standard cross-sectional techniques have limited use in identifying this variation. Understanding of the development of the atrial septum in the mouse heart may help explain the morphogenesis of the defect and the mechanism predisposing to embolization.
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Perry R, Joseph M. Advanced echocardiographic techniques. Australas J Ultrasound Med 2012; 15:126-142. [PMID: 28191159 PMCID: PMC5024913 DOI: 10.1002/j.2205-0140.2012.tb00196.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Echocardiography has advanced significantly since its first clinical use. The move towards more accurate imaging and quantification has driven this advancement. In this review, we will briefly focus on three distinct but important recent advances, three‐dimensional (3D) echocardiography, contrast echocardiography and myocardial tissue imaging. The basic principles of these techniques will be discussed as well as current and future clinical applications.
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- Rebecca Perry
- Flinders Clinical Research; South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute; Adelaide South Australia Australia
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine; Flinders Medical Centre; Bedford Park South Australia Australia
- Discipline of Medicine Flinders University; Bedford Park South Australia Australia
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- Flinders Clinical Research; South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute; Adelaide South Australia Australia
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine; Flinders Medical Centre; Bedford Park South Australia Australia
- Discipline of Medicine Flinders University; Bedford Park South Australia Australia
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Errahmouni A, Hattaoui ME, Drighil A, Boumzebra D. Silent embolization of an Amplatzer septal occluder into the left ventricular outflow tract requiring emergent surgical retrieval. Ann Pediatr Cardiol 2012; 5:89-91. [PMID: 22529612 PMCID: PMC3327026 DOI: 10.4103/0974-2069.93721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defect is an established safe alternative to surgery with rare complications and high primary success rate. This procedure can be complicated by early or late device embolizations. We report an asymptomatic delayed nonobstructive embolization of an amplatzer septal occluder (ASO) into the left ventricle outflow tract detected by routine transthoracic echocardiography 1 week after implantation, which required emergent surgical retrieval in a stable patient.
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- Abdelkarim Errahmouni
- Department of Cardiology, PCIM Laboratory, FMPM, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco
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Tomizawa Y. Atrial septum defect closure device in a beating heart, from the perspective of a researcher in artificial organs. J Artif Organs 2012; 15:311-24. [PMID: 22729293 DOI: 10.1007/s10047-012-0651-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2012] [Accepted: 05/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Transcatheter closure of atrial septum defect (ASD) with a closure device is increasing, but the history of clinical use of this procedure is still short, and the efficacy and long-term safety remain unproved. The total number of closure devices implanted throughout the world has not been counted accurately. Therefore, the probability of complications occurring after implantation is uncertain. Device-related complications that occur suddenly late after implantation are life-threatening, and quite often necessitate emergency surgical intervention. In Japanese medical journals, authors reporting closure devices have mentioned no complications and problems in their facilities. Detailed studies of device-related complications and device removal have not been reported in Japan. In fact, this literature search found an unexpectedly large number of reports of various adverse events from many overseas countries. When follow-up duration is short and the number of patients is small, the incidence of complications cannot be determined. Rare complications may emerge in a large series with a long observation period. Consequently, the actual number of incidents related to ASD closure devices is possibly several times higher than the number reported. Guidelines for long-term patient management for patients with an implanted closure device are necessary and post-marketing surveillance is appropriate. Development of a national database, a worldwide registration system, and continuous information disclosure will improve the quality of treatment. The devices currently available are not ideal in view of reports of late complications requiring urgent surgery and the need for life-long follow-up. An ideal device should be free from complications during life, and reliability is indispensable.
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- Yasuko Tomizawa
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan.
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García-Fuertes D, Mesa-Rubio D, Ruiz-Ortiz M, Delgado-Ortega M, Tejero-Mateo I, Pan-Álvarez-Ossorio M, Suárez-de-Lezo J, Lafuente M. Monitoring Complex Secundum Atrial Septal Defects Percutaneous Closure with Real Time Three-Dimensional Echocardiography. Echocardiography 2012; 29:729-34. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2012.01679.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Watanabe N, Taniguchi M, Akagi T, Tanabe Y, Toh N, Kusano K, Ito H, Koide N, Sano S. Usefulness of the right parasternal approach to evaluate the morphology of atrial septal defect for transcatheter closure using two-dimensional and three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2012; 25:376-82. [PMID: 22285413 DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2012.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility and usefulness of addition of the right parasternal approach to the conventional left parasternal and apical approaches using two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for morphologic evaluation in cases of transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs). METHODS In 112 consecutive patients with ASDs, the morphology of the defects was evaluated for transcatheter closure in the right parasternal view in addition to the conventional left views using 2D and 3D TTE. Measurements of the maximal ASD diameter and detection of deficient rim obtained on 2D TTE were compared with those obtained by 2D transesophageal echocardiography. The shapes and locations of ASDs visualized by 3D TTE were compared with those visualized by 3D transesophageal echocardiography. RESULTS In 88 patients (80.0%), optimal images from the right parasternal approach for morphologic evaluation of ASDs were obtained. Although there was a significant difference in maximal ASD diameter obtained only in the conventional left approach compared with transesophageal echocardiographic measurements (P < .05), when the right parasternal approach was applied, a significant difference was not found (P = .18), and the diagnostic concordance of the rim deficiency was improved from 85.2% to 90.9%. Three-dimensional TTE from the right parasternal approach improved visualization of the shape and location of ASDs from 65.5% to 74.5%. CONCLUSIONS Additional use of the right parasternal approach enables detailed morphologic evaluation for transcatheter closure of ASDs. In patients with suboptimal images on 3D TTE in the left conventional approach, additional 3D TTE in the right parasternal approach can improve the feasibility of obtaining optimal 3D images to evaluate the shapes and locations of ASDs.
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- Nobuhisa Watanabe
- Division of Medical Support, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1 Kita-ku Shikata-Cho, Okayama, Japan
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Zhang L, Xie M, Balluz R, Ge S. Real Time Three-Dimensional Echocardiography for Evaluation of Congenital Heart Defects: State of the Art. Echocardiography 2012; 29:232-41. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2011.01589.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Agricola E, Badano L, Mele D, Galderisi M, Slavich M, Sciomer S, Nistri S, Ballo P, D'Andrea A, Mondillo S. Real-time three dimensional transesophageal echocardiography: technical aspects and clinical applications. Heart Int 2011; 5:e6. [PMID: 21977291 PMCID: PMC3184702 DOI: 10.4081/hi.2010.e6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2010] [Accepted: 04/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (RT3DTEE) is now commonly used in daily clinical practice. The transesophageal, compared to the transthoracic approach, allows the visualization of the whole spectrum of the mitral valve apparatus and the posterior cardiac structures. Moreover, images obtained by RT 3D TEE provide a unique and complete visualization of the mitral valve prosthetic elements. Indeed, the possibility to visualize guidewires and catheters in cardiac chambers and their relationship with cardiac structures during percutaneous transcatheter procedures reduces the time of radiation exposure and simplifies the approach becoming the reference method for monitoring. This review aims to underline the potential clinical applications and the advantages of RT3DTEE compared to other methods.
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- Eustachio Agricola
- Division of Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Department, San Raffaele Hospital, Milano, Italy
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Erdem A, Sarıtas T, Zeybek C, Yucel IK, Erol N, Demır H, Odemıs E, Yalcın Y, Celebı A. Transthoracic echocardiographic guidance during transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects in children and adults. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2011; 29:53-61. [PMID: 21833775 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-011-9933-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2011] [Accepted: 07/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) closure guided by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). Since 2004, ASD closure was performed successfully in total 337 patients. Transthoracic echocardiography guidance was used in 206 patients (61.1%) (group 1). Closure was guided by transesophageal echocardiography under general anesthesia in patients with poor transthoracic acoustic windows, defects with aneurysmatic septum and/or multiple defects in 131 patients (38.9%) (group 2). The median age (9 vs. 16 years, P < 0.001), mean defect diameter (14.9 ± 4 vs. 17.2 ± 5 mm, P < 0.001), ratio of complex atrial septal defect (14 vs. 34%, P = 0.01), the median balloon stretch dimensions (21 vs. 18.7 mm, P = 0.003) and the median device diameters (22 vs. 19 mm, P < 0.001) were significantly greater in group 2 compared to group 1. Both the median procedure time and the median fluoroscopy time was significantly shorter in group 1 (60 vs. 75; and 13 vs. 16.5 min; P < 0.0001 and P < 0.0001, respectively). The incidence of residual shunt did not differ significantly in two groups during follow up. Transthoracic echocardiography guidance during transcatheter ASD closure is safe and effective in children and in many adults. Even complex ASDs could be closed with TTE in patients with good acoustic windows. Performing the procedure under TTE guidance significantly reduces procedure time and also provides increased patient's comfort.
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- Abdullah Erdem
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Dr Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, 34672, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Zhu D, Meng, W, Liang M, Tao K, Shi Y, An Q, Liu B, Lin K. Intra-operative device closure of multiple atrial septal defects facilitated by a unique atrial septum remodeling technique: initial results and experience in 11 patients. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2011; 41:266-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2011.05.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To provide an overview of the various modalities that have emerged in the last years as adjunctive tools to provide detailed imaging of the cardiovascular system in the catheterization laboratory. RECENT FINDINGS Completion angiography after cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease using a dedicated hybrid operating cardiac suite may aid in early diagnosis and therapy of postsurgical abnormalities. The application of three-dimensional rotational digital angiography results in a more precise delineation of the three-dimensional anatomy of vascular structures outside the heart with rapid image processing and reduction of the amount of contrast used and ionizing radiation dose. Combined catheterization/magnetic resonance (MR) hybrid laboratories have the potential to accurately assess changes in the anatomy and physiology pretranscatheter and posttranscatheter interventions. Fully MR-guided transcatheter procedures have become possible in animal models. Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has helped to guide transcatheter procedures in septal and valvar structures. Miniaturization of probes has expanded the applications of TEE for smaller neonates. The use of intravascular ultrasound has helped to better understand the mechanisms of vascular diseases and transcatheter treatments. SUMMARY Knowledge and proper application of new imaging modalities during interventions in the catheterization laboratory may improve the outcomes of patients with congenital and acquired structural heart disease.
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Brochet E, Lepage L, Messika-zeitoun D, Aubry P, Juliard J, Himbert D, Vahanian A. Échographie trans-œsophagienne tridimensionnelle temps réel en cardiologie interventionnelle. Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements 2011; 3:147-153. [DOI: 10.1016/s1878-6480(11)70345-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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van Gorselen E, Nihoyannopoulos P, Verhorst P, von Birgelen C, Prendergast B, Bellamy M. Severe regurgitation due to perforation of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa 3 years after aortic valve replacement. Eur J Echocardiogr 2011; 12:E30. [PMID: 21345921 DOI: 10.1093/ejechocard/jer007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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We report the case of a 91-year-old man with severe symptomatic mitral regurgitation (MR), referred for assessment of percutaneous edge-to-edge repair 3 years after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement (AVR). Detailed transthoracic, trans-oesophageal (TEE), and three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography showed a perforation in the subaortic curtain leading to severe regurgitation from the left ventricular outflow tract to the left atrium, which was undiagnosed on previous two-dimensional echocardiography. This regurgitation might be iatrogenic in origin after AVR in the absence of previous known endocarditis. This case highlights the utility and added value of 3D TEE in identifying the mechanism of MR.
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- Edwin van Gorselen
- Department of Cardiology, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Haaksbergerstraat 55, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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Clarke R, Wells J, Finn C. Morphology Identification Using Transesophageal Echocardiography in Migratory Renal Cell Carcinoma Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2011; 25:153-5. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2010.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2009] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Johri AM, Witzke C, Solis J, Palacios IF, Inglessis I, Picard MH, Passeri JJ. Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in patients with secundum atrial septal defects: outcomes following transcatheter closure. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2011; 24:431-7. [PMID: 21262563 DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2010.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Successful transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) requires the accurate assessment of defect size and morphology. Assessment of ASD anatomy may be difficult by two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that real-time three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) may provide more accurate morphologic assessment of ASDs than multiplane 2D TEE. METHODS Twenty-four patients with ASDs were imaged using 2D and real-time 3D TEE. ASD shape and size were assessed using 3D TEE retrospectively. Maximal ASD dimensions obtained by 3D TEE were compared with unstretched and balloon-stretched dimensions on 2D TEE. Planimetered defect area by 3D TEE was compared with area calculated using the ellipse formula from 2D imaging. Twenty of the 24 patients underwent transcatheter ASD closure. Closure device size was based on findings on 2D TEE. Follow-up was conducted by 2D transthoracic echocardiography. RESULTS Of the 24 ASDs, 6 (25%) were circular, 10 (42%) were oval, and 8 (33%) were complex in shape. The mean maximal dimension was larger by 3D TEE compared with 2D TEE (1.8 ± 0.8 vs 1.5 ± 0.6 cm; P < .05). There was no difference in the mean area measured by either modality, but for complex-shaped defects, area measured by 3D TEE was larger than that by 2D TEE (2.8 ± 1.3 vs 1.7 ± 1.4 cm(2); P < .05). Follow-up transthoracic echocardiography was available for 19 of the 20 patients undergoing transcatheter closure. Nine patients had residual right-to-left shunting 1 to 6 months after ASD closure, and the majority of these were complex in shape. In patients with residual shunting, ASD area by 3D TEE was 27% larger than by 2D TEE, whereas in patients without residual shunting, there was significantly less discrepancy between 3D and 2D areas (19%; P = .0027). CONCLUSIONS Three-dimensional TEE can identify ASD shape. Maximal dimensions on 3D TEE were well correlated with balloon-stretched 2D dimensions. Two-dimensional TEE can underestimate the area of complex-shaped ASDs, which may result in residual right-to-left shunting.
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- Amer M Johri
- Cardiology Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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Simpson JM, Miller O. Three-dimensional echocardiography in congenital heart disease. Arch Cardiovasc Dis 2011; 104:45-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2010.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2010] [Revised: 11/15/2010] [Accepted: 11/16/2010] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Kijima Y, Taniguchi M, Akagi T, Nakagawa K, Kusano K, Ito H, Sano S. Torn Atrial Septum during Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defect Visualized by Real-Time Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2010; 23:1222.e5-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2010.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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López ALG, Palomas JLB, Rubio DM, Ortiz MR. Three-Dimensional Echocardiography-Guided Repair of Residual Shunt after Percutaneous Atrial Septal Defect Closure. Echocardiography 2010; 28:E64-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2010.01307.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Ge S. How can we best image congenital heart defects? Are two-dimensional and three-dimensional echocardiography competitive or complementary? J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2010; 23:722-5. [PMID: 20620860 DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2010.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Huang X, Shen J, Huang Y, Zheng Z, Fei H, Hou Y, Xu Y, Huang T, Huang W, Zhang C. En Face View of Atrial Septal Defect by Two-Dimensional Transthoracic Echocardiography: Comparison to Real-Time Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2010; 23:714-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2010.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2009] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Price MJ, Smith MR, Rubenson DS. Utility of on-line three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography during percutaneous atrial septal defect closure. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2010; 75:570-7. [PMID: 20049968 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.22190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Key echocardiographic assessments during percutaneous atrial septal defect (ASD) closure are the maximal defect diameter, the presence or absence of tissue rims, and the spatial relationships between the implanted device and cardiac structures. These assessments drive device selection and may help identify situations that may place a patient at risk for device erosion or other complications. On-line three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) enables the rendering of nearly unlimited tissue planes within an acquired pyramidal-shaped volume with minimal image post-processing. We present several cases of percutaneous ASD closure guided by on-line 3D TEE imaging that highlight the potential advantages of this new imaging technology.
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- Matthew J Price
- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California, USA.
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Vegas A, Meineri M. Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography Is a Major Advance for Intraoperative Clinical Management of Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Core Review. Anesth Analg 2010; 110:1548-73. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181d41be7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Willens HJ, Qin JX, Keith K, Torres S. Diagnosis of a bilobed left atrial appendage and pectinate muscles mimicking thrombi on real-time 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography. J Ultrasound Med 2010; 29:975-980. [PMID: 20498471 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2010.29.6.975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)-guided cardioversion is an established strategy for managing atrial arrhythmias and is commonly used as an alternative to the conventional approach of administering several weeks of anticoagulation before cardioversion. However, the safety of this approach depends on the exclusion of left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombi with a high level of diagnostic confidence. The objective of this case series is to explore the use of real-time 3-dimensional (RT3D) TEE in the precardioversion evaluation of patients with complex anatomy in their LAAs. METHODS We used RT3D TEE to further assess the LAAs of 3 patients being evaluated for cardioversion who had inconclusive 2-dimensional (2D) TEE studies because of complex anatomic variants of the LAA. We imaged the LAA using the 3D zoom mode and rotated this image to view the LAA en face from the perspective of its ostium. Further cropping was performed as needed. RESULTS In all 3 patients, the additional views of the appendage obtained by RT3D TEE were decisive in excluding contraindications to cardioversion. The unique en face view of the LAA acquired with 3D TEE, which was previously unobtainable using 2D TEE, was particularly useful. In 1 patient, a bilobed LAA mimicked a thrombus. In 2 other patients, prominent pectinate muscles masqueraded as thrombi. CONCLUSIONS Three-dimensional TEE is valuable for the precardioversion evaluation of patients with complex anatomic variants of the LAA.
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- Howard J Willens
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
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Ramakrishna H, Feinglass N, Augoustides JG. Clinical Update in Cardiac Imaging Including Echocardiography. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2010; 24:371-8. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2009.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2009] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Kwak J, Andrawes M, Garvin S, D'ambra MN. 3D transesophageal echocardiography: a review of recent literature 2007–2009. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2010; 23:80-8. [DOI: 10.1097/aco.0b013e328334a6b3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Current World Literature. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2010; 23:116-120. [DOI: 10.1097/aco.0b013e3283357df6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Ashwin Prakash
- From the Department of Cardiology, Children’s Hospital Boston, Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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- From the Department of Cardiology, Children’s Hospital Boston, Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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- From the Department of Cardiology, Children’s Hospital Boston, Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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