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1/ A tweetorial- Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion!
#LAAO #Watchman #StructuralHeartDisease #EPeeps #interventionalcardiology @EPeeps_Bot @RadialFirstBot @EchofirstB @BotPci @TAVRBot
#LAAO #Watchman #StructuralHeartDisease #EPeeps #interventionalcardiology @EPeeps_Bot @RadialFirstBot @EchofirstB @BotPci @TAVRBot
2/ what is the left atrial appendage?
The LAA is derived from the left wall of the primary atrium (embryo). Its diff from the true LA and its suited to function as a decompression chamber during left ventricular systole and during other periods when left atrial pressure is high
The LAA is derived from the left wall of the primary atrium (embryo). Its diff from the true LA and its suited to function as a decompression chamber during left ventricular systole and during other periods when left atrial pressure is high
3/ the appendage is like your fingerprint. No two are the same.
Common shapes are:
🥦Cauliflower/Broccoli (hardest)
💨Windsock (easiest)
🐓Chicken wing
🌵Cactus
#LAAO #Watchman #Structural #Cardiotwitter #EPeeps @EPeeps_Bot @TAVRBot @RadialFirstBot @EchofirstB
Common shapes are:
🥦Cauliflower/Broccoli (hardest)
💨Windsock (easiest)
🐓Chicken wing
🌵Cactus
#LAAO #Watchman #Structural #Cardiotwitter #EPeeps @EPeeps_Bot @TAVRBot @RadialFirstBot @EchofirstB
1/Tweetorial on #TMVR for #ASEchoJC 12/11 8 pm
bit.ly/2EiJQ1v
transcatheter mitral valve replacement #TMVR for failed valve & ⬆️ #STS risk
#VHD 2017 update reoperation➡️ reintervention bit.ly/2P9bX4G
🎈expandable SAPIEN S3 only @FDA bioprosthesis for implant
bit.ly/2EiJQ1v
transcatheter mitral valve replacement #TMVR for failed valve & ⬆️ #STS risk
#VHD 2017 update reoperation➡️ reintervention bit.ly/2P9bX4G
🎈expandable SAPIEN S3 only @FDA bioprosthesis for implant
2/#Transeptal developed @MayoClinicCV 48 pts
After 🇨🇦 initial experience with #transapical 2009
sick patients with ⬇️ EF #transeptal preserves EF better avoids apical purse string suture
Currently #TMVR registry
>50 % are transeptal & in house mortality 7%
After 🇨🇦 initial experience with #transapical 2009
sick patients with ⬇️ EF #transeptal preserves EF better avoids apical purse string suture
Currently #TMVR registry
>50 % are transeptal & in house mortality 7%
