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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Transcatheter interventions and transseptal radiofrequency ablations are common procedures.
  • Rarely, these interventions can lead to serious adverse events.
  • Iatrogenic aortic valve leaflet perforation and aorto-right atrial fistula are among these rare complications.

Observation:

  • A 62-year-old man developed acute, severe aortic insufficiency.
  • This complication arose from leaflet entrapment by a septal occluder device.
  • The device was used during an attempted percutaneous closure of an iatrogenic aorto-right atrial fistula.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a rare complication of transcatheter procedures.
  • Leaflet entrapment by a septal occluder can cause severe aortic insufficiency.
  • This specific event involved closure of an iatrogenic aorto-right atrial fistula.

Implications:

  • A deep understanding of cardiac anatomy is crucial for interventional cardiologists.
  • Minimizing transcatheter adverse events requires anatomical knowledge.
  • Prompt recognition and appropriate treatment are essential for managing such rare complications.