Follow Up imaging After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion-Something or Nothing and for How Long?

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2022 Apr;11(2):159-170. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2021.11.008.

Abstract

Routine postprocedural imaging with transesophageal echocardiography or cardiac computed tomography angiography is the most commonly used imaging modality for follow-up surveillance usually performed 1 to 6 months after the procedure. Imaging enables recognition of well-suited and sealed devices in the left atrial appendage as well as of potential harmful complications such as peri-device leaks, device-related thrombus, and device embolization, which may lead to further surveillance observation with recurrent imaging, reinitiation of oral anticoagulants, or additional interventional procedures.

Keywords: Cardiac computer tomography angiography; Follow-up; Imaging; Left atrial appendage closure; Transesophageal echocardiography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Appendage* / diagnostic imaging
  • Atrial Appendage* / surgery
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / methods
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Septal Occluder Device*
  • Treatment Outcome