Table 2.

Echocardiographic exclusion criteria

•Left ventricular ejection fraction < 30% •Mitral valve stenosis, defined as valve area < 1.5 cm2, mean gradient > 6 mm Hg, or any valve deformity consistent with rheumatic valvular disease •Aortic valve stenosis, defined as valve area ≤1.0 cm2, or mean gradient > 30 mm Hg •Circumferential pericardial effusion > 10 mm or symptomatic pericardial effusion •Evidence of intracardiac thrombus •Cardiac tumor or myxoma •Atrial septal defect that warrants closure •Complex atheroma in the ascending aorta or aortic arch as evidenced by mobile plaque •LAA size and shape are unsuitable for closure with a WaveCrest or Watchman device