Article: Comparative evaluation of microprobe versus conventional transoesophageal echocardiography for PFO closure guidance.
2024 Volume 11, Issue 1
Abstract: Background: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure is traditionally guided by transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) under general anaesthesia, which prolongs procedure duration and increases costs and risks. A transnasal echocardiography with a microTEE- ... ...
Abstract | Background: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure is traditionally guided by transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) under general anaesthesia, which prolongs procedure duration and increases costs and risks. A transnasal echocardiography with a microTEE-probe (microTNE) is tolerated under conscious sedation and offers an effective alternative to TEE. The aim of this study was to compare the feasibility, safety and time expenditure of PFO closure using conventional TEE versus microTNE guidance. Methods: Consecutive patients assigned for PFO losure in Helsinki University Hospital from 2003 to 2021 were included in the study (n=336). TEE with general anaesthesia was used until November 2018 (n=167) while microTNE-guided PFO closure (n=169) under conscious sedation was the principal method thereafter. Patients were followed for 3 months after PFO closure. Results: The microTNE-route success rate was 97.2% vs TEE 100% (p=0.06) and procedure success rate was 97.7% with microTNE and 96.0% with TEE-guidance (p=0.54). The procedure time was significantly shorter with microTNE 21±7 min than with TEE 30±13 min (p<0.001). At the beginning of microTNE era, nasal bleeding complication was quite frequent; however, overall complication rates were equal between the groups. However, C reactive protein (CRP) increase was significantly milder with microTNE than TEE 1.0±2.9 vs 3.0±4.0 mg/L (p<0.001). An increase in CRP was independently associated with procedure type (p=0.004) and time (p=0.003). Conclusions: MicroTNE is a feasible and safe alternative for PFO closure guidance. MicroTNE under conscious sedation shortens procedure duration and induces a milder inflammatory reaction than conventional TEE under general anaesthesia. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Echocardiography, Transesophageal ; Echocardiography ; C-Reactive Protein ; Hospitals, University |
Chemical Substances | C-Reactive Protein (9007-41-4) |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-01-06 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2747269-3 |
ISSN | 2053-3624 |
ISSN | 2053-3624 |
DOI | 10.1136/openhrt-2023-002502 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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