Angiography vs transesophageal echocardiography ‐guided patent foramen ovale closure: A propensity score matched analysis of a two‐center registry

ConclusionsThe use of intra‐procedural transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) guidance for PFO closure allows lower residual shunt rate, radiological exposure, and adverse events, mainly driven by a significant reduction in percutaneous reintervention.

Source: Echocardiography - February 19, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paolo Scacciatella, Ilaria Meynet, Mauro Giorgi, Lorenza M. Biava, Ivana Matranga, Luigi Biasco, Pierluigi Omed è, Fulvio Orzan, Fiorenzo Gaita Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research