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Management of ascending aorta perforation during transseptal puncture for left atrial appendage closure: a case report.

Nili Schamroth PravdaPablo CodnerHana Vaknin AssaRafael Hirsch
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2021)
Inadvertent ascending aorta perforation is a rare yet serious complication that can occur during TSP. Percutaneous closure using an ADO is a viable management option. The reversal of heparin carries a risk of thrombus formation and should be avoided in cases where there is no evidence of overt bleeding.
Keyphrases
  • pulmonary artery
  • left atrial appendage
  • atrial fibrillation
  • aortic dissection
  • aortic valve
  • coronary artery
  • ultrasound guided
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • venous thromboembolism
  • minimally invasive