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Interatrial Shunt Device

Date: Oct 21, 2019

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We had our first RELIEVE HF study patient using the V-Wave Interatrial Shunt (for advanced HF patients with preserved or reduced left ventricular ejection fraction who remain symptomatic despite the use of guideline directed medical and device therapies). It involves an RHC, transseptal puncture, and placement of a left to right shunting system. I am thinking the creation is similar to a atrial septostomy 92992, and the device would be charged similar to a stent in the chamber, which would be 93799. I'm curious to hear your thoughts.

Question ID : 13183
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