Predictors of procedural complications and residual shunt
| RR | 95% CI | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CI, confidence interval; PFO, patent foramen ovale; RR, relative risk. | |||
| Predictors of procedural complications | |||
| PFO STAR device | 8.8 | 1.1 to 74.4 | 0.04 |
| >1 placement attempt | 8.5 | 1.3 to 55.8 | 0.03 |
| Predictors of significant residual shunt | |||
| PFO STAR device | 8.4 | 1.8 to 40.1 | 0.01 |
| 5 mm disc connector with STAR device | 6.1 | 1.1 to 34.0 | 0.04 |
| Postprocedural shunt at day 1 | 1.9 | 1.1 to 3.5 | 0.04 |
| Device size ⩾30 mm | 2.9 | 0.9 to 9.7 | NS |
| Atrial septal aneurysm | 2.3 | 0.7 to 7.3 | NS |
| Severe shunt at baseline | 2.0 | 0.5 to 8.7 | NS |