We present the case of a patient who underwent a percutaneous secundum atrial septal defect (ASD II) closure with an undersized septal occluder device. One week and one month later she experienced two transient ischemic attacks. Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) revealed a residual patent foramen ovale (PFO) with a positive Valsalva bubble test. She underwent a second procedure under the 3D TEE guidance and the PFO was successfully closed percutaneously using a PFO occluder device that was attached to the ASD device. Accurate ASD and PFO morphology assessment and appropriate device selection are the key factors in the success of percutaneous closure. 3D TEE is an innovative diagnostic technique, providing a complete description of the cardiac defect and improving spatial orientation. Real-time 3D TEE is the appropriate guidance for successful and accurate positioning of the device.
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Int J Emerg Med
January 2025
Departamento de Cardiología, Fundación Valle del Lili, Carrera 98 No. 18 - 49, Cali, 760032, Colombia.
Background: Penetrating cardiac trauma is an entity with high pre and intrahospital mortality due to complications such as cardiac tamponade and massive hemothorax. A ventricular septal defect (VSD) occurs in 1-5% of cases and can present early or late. The management strategy for VSD resulting from penetrating cardiac trauma is uncertain.
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January 2025
Minneapolis Heart Institute and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Electronic address:
Complications of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. In-depth understanding of the mechanisms and management options of these complications as well as timely recognition and action can sometimes be lifesaving. In this review we discuss the mechanisms, prevention methods, diagnosis, and management of three major PCI complications: a) perforation b) acute vessel closure, and c) equipment loss.
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January 2025
Cardiovascular Department, Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, Indonesia.
Background: Post-infarct ventricular septal rupture (PI-VSR) is a rare complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) but has very serious implications. Managing PI-VSR using transcatheter closure (TCC) presents varying challenges depending on the patient's condition. The aim of this study is to present a highly challenging case of multiple VSRs as a complication of AMI.
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January 2025
Department of Introduction, Changsha First Hospital, Changsha, China.
Background: This research aimed to investigate the clinical features exhibited by individuals diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by ventricular septal rupture (VSR) and to compare the prognostic outcomes of different treatment modalities.
Methods: A retrospective study on a cohort of 200 patients who were diagnosed with AMI complicated by VSR at a specialized medical facility from 2018 to 2023 was conducted. The patients were categorized into 3 different treatment groups: group A received medical management, group B underwent surgical repair, and group C underwent percutaneous device closure.
Heart Rhythm
December 2024
Department of Cardiology, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland. Electronic address:
Background: Either dual antiplatelet therapy or oral anticoagulation in combination with aspirin represent recommended treatment regimens following left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). As the majority of patients receiving LAAC have high bleeding risk, less aggressive antithrombotic treatments are needed, such as single antiplatelet therapy.
Objectives: To compare both ischemic and bleeding outcomes in patients receiving single (SAPT) or dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after successful LAAC.
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