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A very late and persistent thrombosis after left atrial appendage occlusion

open access: yesHeart Views, 2019
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and ischemic stroke represents the most important complication. When the oral anticoagulation cannot be taken due to bleeding problems and considerations, the percutaneous occlusion of the ...
Theodoros Sinanis
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of variants of anesthesia for left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with atrial fbrillation

open access: yesВестник анестезиологии и реаниматологии, 2021
Objective: comparison of general anesthesia (GA) and intravenous conscious sedation during left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO).Materials and Methods.
D. V. Pevzner   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

72-year-old woman after a left atrial appendage occluder

open access: yes, 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   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Occluding morphologically complicated left atrial appendage using the small-umbrella LAmbre device

open access: yesBMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 2022
Background Percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion is effective for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. LAA can have a complex anatomy, such as multiple lobes or a large orifice, which may render it unsuitable for occlusion
Hong-Da Zhang   +13 more
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Amplatzer left atrial appendage occlusion through a patent foramen ovale [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
OBJECTIVES: To assess feasibility and outcomes of left atrial appendage (LAA) closure when using a patent foramen ovale (PFO) for left atrial access.
Glökler, Steffen   +11 more
core   +1 more source

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is a first-line therapy for stroke prevention in patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF). While patients at high risk for bleeding or patients with previous bleeding have the highest relative risk reduction
Maisano, Francesco   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure Using a PFO Occluder After an Incomplete Surgical Ligation

open access: yesCatheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The case regards a 73‐year‐old male who was referred for consideration of percutaneous left atrial appendage closure. His left atrial appendage was ligated during prior mitral valve surgery, but was noted to be patent on a recent transesophageal echocardiography. An Amulet device was selected based on CT planning.
Zach Rozenbaum, Eric Gnall
wiley   +1 more source

Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices

open access: yes, 2014
Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk for thromboembolic stroke five-fold. The left atrial appendage (LAA) has been shown to be the main source of thrombus formation in the majority of strokes associated with AF.
Irving E. Perez   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Prevention of Cardioembolic Complications in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Efficacy and Safety of Left Atrial Appendage Isolation and Oral Anticoagulants

open access: yesРациональная фармакотерапия в кардиологии, 2022
Aim. To study the outcomes frequency and structure in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) depending on the cardioembolic events preventing method: left atrial appendage (LAA) isolation, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) or warfarin.Material and ...
D. V. Pevzner   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Stroke Following Facial Laser Resurfacing Procedure—A Case Report

open access: yesLasers in Surgery and Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To describe the first reported case of embolic stroke with hemorrhagic conversion following a dermatologic energy‐based device procedure, highlighting its mechanism and clinical implications. Methods A detailed case review was conducted, including clinical presentation, imaging, and subsequent diagnostic workup. The patient provided
Tal Levy, Joel L. Cohen
wiley   +1 more source

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