PFO closure complications from the AGA registry

Zahid Amin, Ziyad M. Hijazi, John L. Bass, John P. Cheatham, William Hellenbrand, Charles S. Kleinman

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Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate all complications that occurred during or after cardiac catheterizations for Amplatzer PFO device closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO), determine the cause of the complications and recommend techniques to minimize complications in the future. Background: Rare complications were reported to the manufacturer of the Amplatzer PFO occluder since the introduction of the device. Methods: A panel of independent physicians reviewed all complications reported to the manufacturer to determine whether the complication was related to the device or related to the cardiac catheterization procedure. Demographic data, echocardiograms, operative reports, and time to occurrence of complications were reviewed. Results: A total of 11 events were reported. Only two patients had device related complications (erosion), an incidence of 0.018%. Two patients were found to have additional atrial septal defect after PFO closure. Two patients were thought to have an inflammatory reaction without any serious sequelae. Five complications were related to the cardiac catheterization procedure (atrial appendage perforation). Conclusions: Device related complications after Amplatzer PFO occluder placement are extremely rare. Cardiac catheterization related complications appear to be the most common cause of the hemodynamic compromise. Careful manipulation of catheters and wires, recognition of the location of the catheter by fluoroscopy and echocardiography will decrease the risk of such complications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)74-79
Number of pages6
JournalCatheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Volume72
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Complications adult cath/intervention (COMP)
  • Congenital heart disease in adults (CHDA)
  • Patent foramen ovale/atrial septal defect (PFO)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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