Table 4. Comparison of different device types.
ACP=amplatzer cardiac plug; WM=watchman; PC=percutaneous snaring; IQR= interquartile range
| Variable | ACP N=59 | WM N=31 | Amulet N=11 | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative embolizations | 29 (49.2%) | 8(25.8%) | 3 (27.3%) | 0.066 |
| Site of Embolization | ||||
| Left atrium | 08 | 01 | 0 | |
| Left ventricle | 06 | 01 | 0 | |
| Descending aorta/Abdominal aorta | 02 | 3 | 0 | |
| Arch of aorta/Ascending aorta | 02 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aortic bifurcation/Iliac bifurcation | 02 | 0 | 1 | |
| Mitral valve apparatus | 02 | 0 | 1 | |
| Left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unknown | 07 | 03 | 1 | |
| Postoperative embolization | 30 (50.8) | 23 (74.2%) | 8 (72.7%) | |
| Site of Embolization | ||||
| Left atrium | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| Left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Ascending aorta/Arch of aorta | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Descending aorta/Abdominal aorta | 3 | 9 | 0 | |
| Aortic/Iliac bifurcation | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Mitral valve apparatus | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Left ventricular cavity | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 | 10 | 3 | |
| Complications | 19 (32.2%) | 12 (38.7%) | 6 (54.5%) | 0.35 |
| Surgery | 13 | 10 | 3 | |
| Valvular damage | 1 | 1 | ||
| Internal bleeding | 0 | 2 (while PC snaring) | 0 | |
| Stroke/TIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Myocardial infarction | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Cardiogenic shock | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Limb ischemia | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Death | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| Retrieval process | ||||
| Surgery | 13 (22%) | 10 (32.2%) | 3 (27.3%) | 0.568 |
| Percutaneous snaring | 46 (78%) | 21 (67.8%) | 8 (72.7%) | 0.568 |
| Compression factor (IQR) | 14.1% (11.3-24.5%) | 19% (14.1-19%) | 23% (19.8-30.9%) |