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Patent Foramen Ovale In Harris
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How long does the PFO closure procedure take? This catheter procedure is done in a cardiac catheterization room and typically takes one to two hours. Patients usually receive local anesthesia in the groin where the catheters enter the skin, and intravenous sedation.
If a PFO exists, a little blood can flow between the atria. A robotic-assisted patent foramen ovale repair is a type of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive means that the surgery uses smaller cuts (incisions) than a traditional open heart surgery. Recovery may be easier and faster.
PFO/ASO Closure with ICE (93580 with 93662): Bill ICE-guided PFO closure with CPT 93580 (CardioSEALs, AMPLATZER™ Occluder, etc.). Bill 93580 has ICE/TEE codes if echocardiography was performed during PFO closure.
Potential adverse events may occur during or after a procedure placing this device may include, but are not limited to: Air embolus; Allergic dye reaction; Anesthesia reactions; Apnea; Arrhythmia; Cardiac tamponade; Death; Embolization; Fever Hypertension/hypotension; Infection including endocarditis; Need for surgery; ...
You may be asleep for the procedure, or you may get a sedative to help you relax. Your doctor makes a small cut in your groin. Then the catheter, with tools inside it, is put into your blood vessel and carefully guided to your heart. Your doctor moves the tip of the catheter to place a small device inside the PFO.
A test called an echocardiogram is used to diagnose a PFO . The test uses sound waves to create pictures of the beating heart.
Exams and Tests If a PFO exists, tiny air bubbles will be seen moving from the right to left side of the heart.
The procedure involves making a small incision, typically in the groin, and inserting a small tube, called a catheter or sheath, to navigate through the blood vessels to the procedure site within the heart. In patients with a PFO, the doctor guides the closure device through the catheter or sheath to seal the PFO.
Expect tenderness or a small bump (size of a quarter) at the procedure site. Bruising is also common at the procedure site. Possible sensations in the chest: palpitations, chest discomfort, or pressure. This is very common about 2 weeks to 6 weeks post closure; usually treatment is NOT required.
Conclusions: The data collected in this study demonstrate that percutaneous PFO closure is a safe and effective procedure, showing long-term prevention of recurrent cerebrovascular events, significant reduction in migraine symptoms and substantial improvement in quality of life.