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It was reported a pericardial effusion occurred.Versacross connect access solution was selected for use.Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) imaging noted a trace effusion prior to the procedure.The initial transeptal puncture (tsp) was difficult to perform due to a sharp posterior-inferior bend in the patient's anatomy.The physician attempted to cross the septum several times using the versacross connect wire, crossing was made with the same rf wire.A proximal and distal bend were added to the trusteer sheath and dilator, same dilator was use.After physician deployed the closure device, and completed a sweep, tee imaging showed no change in effusion.Approximately thirty minutes post deployment, the patient's blood pressure dropped.Tee imaging noted the effusion near the apex of the left ventricle.Physician performed a pericardiocentesis to treat the effusion, draining an unknown amount of dull colored fluid.Patient was stabilized and was admitted to intensive care unit.There were no further complications and approximately three days post procedure, the patient was discharged.
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