Use of 4D-ICE in Conjunction With TEE for Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This is a prospective, single center, non-randomized study with two parallel arms intended to study if 4D Intracardiac echocardiography (4D-ICE) (Nuvision, Nuvera TM) will provide better visualization of the anatomical landmarks from the larger imaging volume and provide optimal intra procedural guidance similar to Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) (GE 6VT-D ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER) for Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). The study will enroll approximately 52 subjects and will be followed through 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male/Females * Age:18-80 years * History of Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial flutter * Will have endocardial Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) with an Amplatzer Amulet or WATCHMAN FLX device Exclusion Criteria: * Inability or unwillingness of an individual to give written informed consent * Patient not following with our practice after the procedure * Complex anatomy for endocardial LAAC * Thrombus in LAA * Patients with pericardial effusion in pre-op TEE/CCTA * Patients currently pregnant (Serum beta HCG completed when labs obtained for the procedure are completed)