Table 5. Minor complications.
| Minor complications | Group 1 (n=216) | Group 2 (n=53) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologic complications | 5 (2.3) | 1 (1.9) | 0.785 | |
| Minor infarction/TIA | 0 | 0 | ||
| Migraine | 2 | 0 | ||
| Brachial plexopathy | 3* | 0 | ||
| Lidocaine toxicity | 0 | 1 | ||
| Arrhythmias | 9 (4.2) | 3 (5.6) | 0.238 | |
| PSVT | 1 | 0 | ||
| Junctional tachycardia | 1 | 0 | ||
| Atrial flutter | 1 | 0 | ||
| Atrial fibrillation | 6 | 3 | ||
| Hematoma and oozing | 3 (1.4) | 1 (1.9) | 0.895 | |
| Allergic reactions | 4 (1.9) | 0 (0.0) | 0.108 | |
| Contrast related | 3 | 0 | ||
| Nickel related | 1 | 0 | ||
PSVT = paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia; TIA = transient ischemic attack.
*All of 3 patients underwent device closure under general anesthesia via transesophageal echocardiography-guided.