Atrial function after percutaneous occluder device and suture-mediated patent fossa ovalis closure.

Carmela TarsiaCarlo GaspardoneAntonella De SantisEmanuela D'AscoliFabiana PiccioniGregory Angelo SguegliaMaria IameleStefania LeonettiMaria Benedetta GiannicoAchille Gaspardone

Published in: European heart journal. Imaging methods and practice (2024)

Suture-mediated PFO closure does not alter atrial function. Conversely, PFO closure by metallic occluders is associated with a deterioration of atrial function. This detrimental effect on atrial function could favour the development of atrial arrhythmias.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
left atrial
catheter ablation
heart failure
mitral valve
radiofrequency ablation