Strategies for Recovering an Embolized Percutaneous Device.
Curr Cardiol Rep 2021;
23:123. [PMID:
34269875 DOI:
10.1007/s11886-021-01554-8]
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Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
Device embolization is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of transcatheter structural heart interventions and may require prompt intervention. The present work aims to provide an overview of strategies for device retrievals in order to better guide the evaluation and management of device embolization.
RECENT FINDINGS
Although the evolution of transcatheter device therapies has had a tremendous impact on the management in structural heart disease, availability of various retrieval devices, knowledge in how to use them, and multidisciplinary collaboration are key for successful device retrieval. Understanding the reasons for embolization, strategies to avoid embolization, and the techniques for retrieval of devices used in structural heart disease should be appreciated by the treating physician.
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