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Table 2 Summary of follow up result of CAF closure in patients

From: Midterm follow up of transcatheter closure of coronary artery fistula with Nit-Occlud® patent ductus arteriosus coil

No

Follow up duration (years)

Follow up echocardiography

Complications

CT or angiography

Exercise test

1

8

Normal

No

Complete closure

Normal

2

7.2

Normal

No

Complete closure

Normal

3

6.4

Normal

No

Complete closure

Normal

4

6.1

Normal

No

Complete closure

Normal

5

5.8

Normal

No

Complete closure

Normal

6

5.6

Residual flow CAF

Chest pain, Ischemic change in isotope-scan, small size left coronary

Very small residual

Normal

7

5.2

Normal

No

Complete closure

Normal

8

4.4

Normal

No

Complete closure

Normal

9

4

Normal

No

Complete closure

Normal

10

3.9

Normal

No

Very small residual

11

2.3

Normal

No

Complete closure

Normal

12

1.1

Small residual CAF, LV dilation, moderate mitral regurgitation

Increase troponin

SMALL residual

  1. One of the most important complication after CAF closure is REsidual fistula that are bold
  2. CAF coronary artery fistula, LV left ventricle