FAST technique: fast atrial sheath traction technique for device closure of atrial septal defects.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) is well-established. However, this procedure can be challenging, requiring multiple attempts and advanced implantation maneuvers.

Materials and methods

From July 2019 to July 2022, patients to whom the fast atrial sheath traction (FAST) technique was applied for ASD device closure were prospectively followed up. The device was rapidly unsheathed in the middle of the left atrium (LA) to let it clamp the ASD from both sides simultaneously. This novel technique was directly applied in patients with absent aortic rims and/or ASD size-to-body weight ratio higher than 0.9 or after failed attempts of standard implantation.

Results

Seventeen patients (64.7% males) were involved with a median age of 9.8 years [in

SUBMITTER: Haddad RN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10239810 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature