Feasibility, safety, and efficacy of real-time three-dimensional transoesophageal echocardiography for guiding device closure of interatrial communications: initial clinical experience and impact on radiation exposure

Abstract

RT 3D TEE as an adjunct to 2D TEE is a feasible and safe tool to guide transcatheter device closure of interatrial communications, resulting in a reduction of radiation exposure. These data indicate that RT 3D TEE can be used to safely monitor interatrial defect closure in clinical routine.