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Impact of left atrial appendage exclusion on left atrial function [PDF]

, 2007
ObjectivesWe sought to investigate the short-term and midterm effects of left atrial appendage exclusion on left atrial function. Left atrial appendage exclusion is considered a possible therapeutic option for stroke prevention in patients with atrial ...
Kopcak, Michael W., Popović, Zoran B., Cingoz, Faruk, Ootaki, Yoshio, Liu, Jenny, Daimon, Masao, Akiyama, Masatoshi, Fukamachi, Kiyotaka, Ootaki, Chiyo, Dessoffy, Raymond, Zahr, Firas, Gillinov, A. Marc, Thomas, James D., Kamohara, Keiji, Martin, Maureen   +14 more
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EHRA/EAPCI expert consensus statement on catheter-based left atrial appendage occlusion - an update.

EuroIntervention, 2020
© Europa Digital & Publishing 2020. All rights reserved. *Corresponding author: Shaare Zedek Medical Center, POB 3235, Jerusalem 9103102, Israel. Tel. Administrative office: 972-(0)2-6555975. Fax: 972-(0)2-6555437.
M. Glikson, R. Wolff, G. Hindricks, J. Mandrola, A. J. Camm, Gregory Y. H. Lip, L. Fauchier, Tim R. Betts, T. Lewalter, J. Saw, A. Tzikas, L. Sternik, F. Nietlispach, S. Berti, H. Sievert, S. Bertog, B. Meier   +16 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Inverted Left Atrial Appendage

Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 2009
![Figure][1] [![Graphic][3] ][3][![Graphic][4] ][4][![Graphic][5] ][5] A 27-year-old female patient with severe mitral regurgitation due to anterior leaflet prolapse underwent elective mitral repair.
Chikwe, Joanna, Fischer, Gregory W., Adams, David H.   +2 more
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Underdevelopment of Left Atrial Appendage [PDF]

Korean Circulation Journal, 2017
A patient was admitted for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Cardiac computed tomography and transesophageal echocardiography revealed the absence of the left atrial appendage. However, the right atrial appendage looked normal and the level of pro B-natriuretic peptide was within normal limits. Successful catheter ablation was performed without
Song, In Geol, Kim, Sung-Hwan, Oh, Yong-Seog, Rho, Tai-Ho   +3 more
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72-year-old woman after a left atrial appendage occluder

, 2019
A 72-year-old woman presented for routine echocardiography 6 months following percutaneous insertion of a left atrial appendage occluder (LAAO) due to atrial fibrillation with contraindications to anticoagulation. The procedure was uncomplicated, and she
Lambert, Matthew, Lin, Aaron, Hamilton-Craig, Christian   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Predictive Value of Composite Inflammatory Markers for Stroke Prognosis: A Prospective Cohort Study

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Novel composite inflammatory markers' role in stroke prognosis is understudied, and the best predictor is unclear, requiring further exploration. Objectives This study aimed to systematically evaluate the associations of 6 novel composite inflammatory markers on stroke prognosis.
Bing Wu, Jie‐Jie Li, Jing Jing, Jin‐Xi Lin, Xia Meng, Yong Jiang, Yong‐Jun Wang, Hong‐Qiu Gu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Successful cryoablation of an incessant atrial tachycardia arising from the right atrial appendage

Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal, 2015
The right atrial appendage can be the origin of focal atrial tachycardias. Their ablation can be challenging owing to the complexity of the appendage anatomy.
John Roshan, Sigfus Gizurarson, Moloy Das, Vijay S. Chauhan   +3 more
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Variability of the Left Atrial Appendage in Human Hearts. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2015
Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of thrombus formation. It is commonly responsible for cerebral stroke whereas less frequently for pulmonary embolism.
Rafał Kamiński, Adam Kosiński, Mariola Brala, Grzegorz Piwko, Ewa Lewicka, Alicja Dąbrowska-Kugacka, Grzegorz Raczak, Dariusz Kozłowski, Marek Grzybiak   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical ablation, left atrial appendage occlusion or both? Nationwide registry analysis of cardiac surgery patients with underlying atrial fibrillation.

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate in-hospital outcomes and long-term survival of patients undergoing cardiac surgery with preoperative atrial fibrillation.
Michał Pasierski, Jakub Batko, Ł. Kuźma, W. Wańha, Marek Jasiński, K. Widenka, M. Deja, Krzysztof Bartus, Tomasz Hirnle, Wojciech Wojakowski, R. Lorusso, Z. Tobota, B. Maruszewski, P. Suwalski, M. Kowalewski   +14 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Giant left atrial appendage [PDF]

Netherlands Heart Journal, 2010
A 42-year-old man was evaluated at our hospital because of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Physical examination and ECG during sinus rhythm were unremarkable (no signs of left atrial enlargement).
W, Tietge, L C, Otterspoor, R, Uylings, G T, Sieswerda, M J M, Cramer, P, Loh   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources