Po-03-164 feasibility of gadolinium contrast fluoroscopy to facilitate watchman flx implantation using intracardiac echocardiography
In patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is an alternative to oral anticoagulation for stroke-risk reduction. The standard imaging used during LAAC procedures is transesophageal echocardiography with iodinated contrast media. The recent worldwide supply chain shortage in April 2022 resulted in a global shortage of these contrast agents, limiting the ability to perform LAAC.
Source: Heart Rhythm - Category: Cardiology Authors: Dorothy Peng, Sarina A. van der Zee, Stephen Tang, Shephal K. Doshi Source Type: research