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1/24 This month’s #EHJCaseReports #tweetorial focuses on percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion.
Is #LAAO the exact solution for preventing stroke & embolism in #AF pts who can’t tolerate #OAC?
Or, a new problem while seeking a solution?
doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/…
#CardioEd
Is #LAAO the exact solution for preventing stroke & embolism in #AF pts who can’t tolerate #OAC?
Or, a new problem while seeking a solution?
doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/…
#CardioEd
2/24
🎯 The rationale of #LAAO
🔸 In non-valvular #AF patients, 90% of thrombus is located in the #LAA
🔸 These thrombi embolise to the 🧠 & cause #stroke
🎯 Don't miss the ‘#EHRA_ESC #EAPCI expert consensus document on catheter-based #LAAO –an update’ doi.org/10.1093/europa…
🎯 The rationale of #LAAO
🔸 In non-valvular #AF patients, 90% of thrombus is located in the #LAA
🔸 These thrombi embolise to the 🧠 & cause #stroke
🎯 Don't miss the ‘#EHRA_ESC #EAPCI expert consensus document on catheter-based #LAAO –an update’ doi.org/10.1093/europa…
3/24
#LAA closure devices should be safe, efficent and easy to deploy.
📌 Currently available catheter-based devices for #LAAO have different principles.
A- Plug ➡️ Watchman
B- Pacifier ➡️ Amplatzer Amulet
C- Ligation ➡️ Lariat
doi.org/10.1093/europa…
#LAA closure devices should be safe, efficent and easy to deploy.
📌 Currently available catheter-based devices for #LAAO have different principles.
A- Plug ➡️ Watchman
B- Pacifier ➡️ Amplatzer Amulet
C- Ligation ➡️ Lariat
doi.org/10.1093/europa…
#Ogitorial No35: hypothetical 41F #COVID19 intubated after failing NIV trial (24h).
A ETT 25cm
B SpO2 82% FiO2 1 Vt350 P12
❤️BP 110/80 HR 95, CapRef 1.5”
D avpU (propofol)
E Obese, no rash, soft abdomen
U bil B lines, RV=LV, EF~60%,
L pH 7.29, PCO2 35, Cr 1.4, Lactate 2.2 Hb10
A ETT 25cm
B SpO2 82% FiO2 1 Vt350 P12
❤️BP 110/80 HR 95, CapRef 1.5”
D avpU (propofol)
E Obese, no rash, soft abdomen
U bil B lines, RV=LV, EF~60%,
L pH 7.29, PCO2 35, Cr 1.4, Lactate 2.2 Hb10
Patient got remdesivir & dexamethasone. SpO2 88% after bolus NMB & pulling ETT(3cm). As you increase PEEP to 18, driving pressure improves, but the SpO2 drops to 72% without hypotension. You decrease PEEP back to previous but SpO2 still 70s. The next step is: #FOAMcc #MedTwitter
1/ With inhaled NO SpO2 improved to 97%, and after 2h FiO2 was down to 40% and rapid weaning.
Bubble study confirms suspected intermittent #PFO shunt which occurs in up to 19% #ARDS with ⬆️rescue Rx & ⬇️VFD
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20601861/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33252722/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150525/
Bubble study confirms suspected intermittent #PFO shunt which occurs in up to 19% #ARDS with ⬆️rescue Rx & ⬇️VFD
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20601861/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33252722/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150525/
