Table 2B. Comparison of complicated and uncomplicated embolizations.
| Variable | Complicated embolizations N=37 | Uncomplicated embolizations N=64 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative diagnosis | 9 (24%) | 31 (48.4%) | 0.02 |
| Postoperative diagnosis | 28 (76%) | 33 (51.6%) | 0.02 |
| Acute (within 24 hours) | 12 (33%) | 20 (31.2%) | 0.37 |
| Subacute (within 1 week) | 4 (11%) | 4 (6.3%) | |
| Delayed (after 1 week) | 12 (32%) | 9 (14.1%) | |
| Device type | 0.31 | ||
| Amplatzer cardiac plug | 19 (51%) | 40 (62.5%) | |
| Watchman | 12 (32.4%) | 17 (26.7%) | |
| Amulet | 6 (16%) | 5 (7.8%) | |
| Watchman FLX | 0 | 1 (1.5%) | |
| LAmbre | 0 | 1 (1.5%) | |
| Site of embolization | 0.002 | ||
| Left atrium | 2 (5.4%) | 15 (23.4%) | |
| Left ventricle | 12 (32.4%) | 7 (11%) | |
| Left ventricular cavity | 7 (19%) | 4 (6.2%) | |
| Left ventricular outflow tract | 5 (13.5%) | 3 (4.7%) | |
| Mitral valve apparatus | 4 (11%) | 3 (4.7%) | |
| Aorta | 6 (16.2%) | 22 (34.4%) | |
| Ascending aorta/arch of aorta | 1 (2.7%) | 5 (7.8%) | |
| Descending/abdominal aorta | 3 (8%) | 14 (21.8%) | |
| Aorta/iliac bifurcation | 2 (5.4%) | 3 (4.7%) |