Prospective, randomized comparison of 3-dimensional computed tomography guidance versus TEE data for left atrial appendage occlusion (PRO3DLAAO).
Marvin H K EngDee Dee WangAdam B GreenbaumNeil GheewalaDaniel KupskyTongwa AkaThomas SongBradley James KendallJanet WymanEric MyersMichael ForbesWilliam W O'NeillPublished in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2018)
In this single-center pilot study, CT guided LAAO case planning was associated with improved device selection accuracy and procedural efficiency. This study data supports the notion that comprehensive 3D assessment significantly simplifies LAAO, minimizing the time and number of steps needed.