Complex anatomy making it difficult for left atrial appendage closure

Abstract Left atrial appendage closure is a useful technique for patients at high thromboembolic risk and contraindications for oral anticoagulation therapy. However, it can be challenging when anatomical difficulties are encountered. We present a unique case of atypical appendage uptake and how we...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cardiovascular revascularization medicine 2016-03, Vol.17 (2), p.146-147
Hauptverfasser:	Teijeiro-Mestre, Rodrigo, Alegría-Barrero, Eduardo, Ruiz-García, Juan, Oyanguren, Beatriz, Eimil, Miriam, Martín, Miguel Ángel San, García, Eulogio
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Atrial Appendage - abnormalities Atrial Appendage - diagnostic imaging Atrial fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation - complications Atrial Fibrillation - diagnostic imaging Atrial Fibrillation - therapy Cardiac Catheterization - instrumentation Cardiovascular Echocardiography, Transesophageal Humans Left atrial appendage Male Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors - therapeutic use Septal Occluder Device Transesophageal echocardiogram Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Left atrial appendage closure is a useful technique for patients at high thromboembolic risk and contraindications for oral anticoagulation therapy. However, it can be challenging when anatomical difficulties are encountered. We present a unique case of atypical appendage uptake and how we completed the procedure.
ISSN:	1553-8389 1878-0938
DOI:	10.1016/j.carrev.2015.12.006