Novel use of the Sentinel cerebral protection device during thrombosed septal occluder explant and Atriclip appendage closure

ConclusionsWe demonstrate the first successful use of an SCPD during surgical excision of a mal-deployed occluder. With its ease of use and safety, SCPD may have utility in surgeries with high cardio-embolic risk.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - May 31, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Cristina Nunez ‐Pellot, Jeet J. Mehta, Christopher J. Bitetzakis, Erol Belli, Bibhu D. Mohanty Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research