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It was reported that periaortic hematoma occurred.The procedure was cancelled/rescheduled.It was reported that versacross connect was selected for use during watchman left atrial appendage closure (laac).It has been mentioned that versacross connect and trusteer were at the interatrial septum (ias)- mid/mid position.When crossing the septum with the versa cross connect, the wire knicked the aorta and caused a periaortic hematoma.Sheath crossed into left atrium and pigtail exchanged overwire.Monitor for 30 minutes and protamine was given to resolve the event.Ct surgery consulted, no intervention occurred.Decision was made to abort.The patient is alive and discharged.Patient required care in a step down bed for overnight monitoring.No additional intervention was required, a ct was obtained immediately post procedure and then a repeat ct was performed next morning.Anatomy was a windsock, had limited coaxial depth but depth to access anteriorly.
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