Prospective, randomized comparison of 3-dimensional computed tomography guidance versus TEE data for left atrial appendage occlusion (PRO3DLAAO).

Marvin H K Eng Dee Dee WangAdam B GreenbaumNeil GheewalaDaniel KupskyTongwa AkaThomas SongBradley James KendallJanet WymanEric MyersMichael ForbesWilliam W O'Neill

Published 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.

Keyphrases

left atrial appendage
computed tomography
electronic health record
positron emission tomography
dual energy
atrial fibrillation
big data
contrast enhanced
image quality
magnetic resonance imaging
double blind
catheter ablation