Patent foramen ovale closure with vena cava thrombus: You need an arm and a neck!

Authors :: Qintar M
Villablanca P
Lee J
Wang DD
Frisoli T
O'Neill B
O'Neill WW
Eng MH
Source :: Clinical case reports [Clin Case Rep] 2021 May 15; Vol. 9 (5), pp. e03884. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 15 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: In patients with challenging femoral vein anatomy, transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure can be safely and effectively be done through the jugular veins guided by ICE from the arm. This novel technique can potentially save resources (anesthesia and TEE) and provide an option for patients without a femoral option.<br />Competing Interests: Marvin H. Eng is a clinical proctor for Edwards Lifesciences. Tiberio Frisoli is a clinical proctor for Edwards Lifesciences. William W. O’Neill is a consultant to Abiomed, Medtronic, and Boston Scientific. The remaining authors have no relevant relationships to disclose.<br /> (© 2021 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

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