Echocardiographic evaluation of patent foramen ovale prior to device closure

Bushra S Rana; Martyn R Thomas; Patrick A Calvert; Mark J Monaghan; David Hildick-Smith

doi:10.1016/j.jcmg.2010.01.007

Echocardiographic evaluation of patent foramen ovale prior to device closure

JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2010 Jul;3(7):749-60. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2010.01.007.

Authors

Bushra S Rana¹, Martyn R Thomas, Patrick A Calvert, Mark J Monaghan, David Hildick-Smith

Affiliation

¹ Papworth Hospital National Health Service Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.

PMID: 20633854
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2010.01.007

Abstract

High-quality imaging of the atrial septum has never been so relevant to the adult cardiologist. This article focuses on the role of echocardiography in the evaluation of patent foramen ovale for closure. It provides a systematic and comprehensive approach to transesophageal echocardiographic study in such a patient. The salient information required for planning the device and equipment needed for the closure procedure are discussed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Atrial Septum / diagnostic imaging*
Atrial Septum / embryology
Atrial Septum / physiopathology
Echocardiography* / methods
Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Foramen Ovale, Patent / diagnostic imaging*
Foramen Ovale, Patent / physiopathology
Foramen Ovale, Patent / therapy
Hemodynamics
Humans
Patient Selection
Predictive Value of Tests
Prosthesis Design
Septal Occluder Device