Prevention of Paradoxical Cerebral Embolus with Protection System during Combination Right Atrial Clot Aspiration Thrombectomy and Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale

Autor: Jason Chiang, Sipan Mathevosian, Jamil Aboulhosn, John M Moriarty
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: The Arab Journal of Interventional Radiology, Vol 5, Iss 01, Pp 052-055 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2542-7075
2542-7083
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730117
Popis: In this technical case report, we describe a 41-year-old female with a history of breast cancer who was found to have a right atrial clot attached to the tip of her Port-A-Cath. During transthoracic echocardiography to evaluate her clot, she was also noted to also have a patent foramen ovale. The decision was made to perform a simultaneous right atrial endovascular aspiration thrombectomy and patent foramen ovale closure. To minimize the risk for paradoxical embolus during clot manipulation, an intravascular embolic neuroprotection device was deployed. After the procedure, it was noted on visual inspection that the device filter contained several embolic fragments. The presence of macroscopic embolic fragments in the filter baskets highlights the role of prophylactic embolic protection when performing cardiac interventions in the setting of a patent foramen ovale, particularly in the presence of a right atrial thrombus or mass.
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