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17 May 2023

PFO closure: safety, challenging anatomies and complications

Anchorperson: J. E. Nielsen-Kudsk
Spokesperson: D. Hildick-Smith
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Summary

Disocover these cases to master PFO closure! Understand indications and patient selection, execute safe procedures, and navigate pitfalls with effective management strategies.

Learning Objectives

  • To learn indications and patient selection
  • To perform safe procedures
  • To know the pitfalls and management

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Session objectives
  • Case presentation 1 - How to use the PASCAL classification for selecting patients for PFO closure
  • Case presentation 2 - How to do safe ultrasound-guided vascular access for PFO closure
  • Case presentation 3 - How to use ICE to guide transcatheter PFO closure
  • Case presentation 4 - How to close long-tunnel PFOs
  • Case presentation 5 - How to close large defect PFOs
  • Case presentation 6 - How to manage PFO device embolisation
  • Session evaluation and key learnings