Retrograde Transseptal Pulmonary Vein Transcatheter Plug Closure for Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation

Abdul Hakim Almakadma, Trevor Simard, Dhruv Sarma, Abdul Rahman Akkawi, Apurva Bhavana Challa, Nathaniel Taggart, Sanjay Misra, David R. Holmes

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Abstract

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) may manifest with bleeding or embolic events necessitating intervention. Transcatheter coil embolization through the pulmonary artery (PA) is an established approach. We present a case of recurrent PAVMs despite numerous PA coil embolizations. PAVM occlusion was achieved through plug placement by a transseptal and pulmonary venous approach. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)150-153
Number of pages4
JournalJACC: Case Reports
Volume4
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2 2022

Keywords

  • PAVM
  • plug
  • pulmonary arteriovenous malformation
  • transseptal

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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