Aortic Root Geometric and Dynamic Changes After Device Closure of Interatrial Shunts

The spatial relationship between atrial septal occluders and the aorta and the subsequent impact on the geometry and mechanics of the aortic root have been underinvestigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate occluder-aorta interaction after device closure of an atrial septal defect (ASD) or a patent foramen ovale (PFO) using three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography and two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography.

Source: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography - May 16, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mohammad Abdelghani, Martina Nassif, Rianne H.A.C.M. de Bruin-Bon, Ali M. Al-Amin, Mohammed S. El-Baz, Sahar A.O. El-Shedoudy, Barbara J.M. Mulder, Robbert J. de Winter, Berto J. Bouma Source Type: research