WATCHMAN Complications Revisited Using Ultra-High Resolution Photon-Counting Computed Tomography
Alexander Diamant1, Connor P Murray2, Joseph Hanna3
1West Australian Country Health Service, Bunbury, Western Australia.
Structural Heart : the Journal of the Heart Team
|December 11, 2025
Summary
Photon-counting CT (PCCT) offers superior imaging for left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) devices. This study highlights PCCT
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Medical Devices
- Radiology
Background:
- Computed tomography (CT) is crucial for left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) device planning and monitoring.
- Assessing structural heart disease with various devices is enhanced by ultra-high resolution photon-counting CT (PCCT).
Keywords:
Diagnostic radiologyInterventional cardiologyLeft atrial appendageLeft atrial appendage occlusionPeri-device leakagePhoton-counting CTUltra-high resolution CTWATCHMAN device

