Could a CT scan replace the swallow test for heart device checks?

NCT ID NCT06523166

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 40 times

Summary

This study compares two imaging methods—cardiac CT and transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)—for checking a heart device called Watchman FLX after it's placed to prevent strokes. About 320 adults will get both tests 90 days after their procedure to see which method better detects leaks or blood clots. The goal is to find a less invasive alternative to the standard TEE, which requires a probe down the throat.

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Contacts and locations

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  • Cedars Sinai

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    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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  • Ohio State University Medical Center

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    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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  • Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute- Atrium Health

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    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28277, United States

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  • St. Francis Hospital and Catholic Health

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    Roslyn, New York, 11576, United States

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  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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