Intracardiac Versus Transesophageal Echocardiographic Guidance for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

Exclusion Criteria

• •1\) A patient will be ineligible for inclusion in this study if he or she meets any of the following criteria:
• •1. Presence of an intracardiac thrombus on the preprocedural TEE or CT.
• •2. History of previously implanted device for atrial septal defect or patent foramen ovale.
• •3. Severe LV dysfunction (LVEF \< 40%) or greater than moderate valvular heart disease.
• •4. Enrollment in another study that competes or interferes with this study. Approval to dual enroll must be approved by the other study.
• •5. Poor clinical condition like cardiogenic shock, which prohibits pre- and post-procedural function tests.
• •6. Subject with planned cardiac intervention between the time of consenting and up to 60 days post-LAAO.
• •7. Any other condition or co-morbidity which, in the opinion of the investigator or operator, may pose a significant hazard to the subject if he or she is enrolled in the study.
• •8. For women of childbearing potential: Pregnant or breastfeeding women or planning pregnancy during the course of the investigation are excluded due to the risks involved in the procedure
• •9. Children below 18 years, prisoners and patients who are unable to provide consent are excluded.