Safety and effects of volume loading during transesophageal echocardiography in the pre-procedural work-up for left atrial appendage closure

Abstract Background In patients undergoing left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, an accurate sizing of the LAA is key to optimize device sizing, procedural success and reduce complications. Previous studies have shown that intraprocedural volume loading increases LAA dimensions and improves device si...

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Main Authors: Afonso B. Freitas-Ferraz, Mathieu Bernier, Kim O’Connor, Jonathan Beaudoin, Jean Champagne, Jean-Michel Paradis, Gilles O’Hara, Guillem Muntané- Carol, Alberto Alperi, Laurent Faroux, Lucia Junquera, Josep Rodés-Cabau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12947-020-00230-1