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Percutaneous Levoatrial Cardinal Vein Closure for Stroke Prevention
Spencer Chee1, Amir Hasani1, Alexander Ellis2
1School of Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
JACC. Case Reports
|September 26, 2025
Summary
Congenital levoatrial cardinal vein anomalies can cause cerebral embolism. A new percutaneous closure technique using vascular plugs effectively treated these anomalies in two patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Congenital levoatrial cardinal vein anomalies are rare conditions.
- These anomalies can lead to paradoxical embolism, causing strokes.
- Diagnosis can be challenging, often requiring advanced imaging.
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