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Case report: percutaneous closure of residual leak following left atrial appendage occlusion.


ABSTRACT: Background:Transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) using Watchman device has been demonstrated to be efficacious in decreasing stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation who are not suitable for long-term anticoagulation. Residual leaks are frequently encountered following LAAO procedures and their clinical implications and optimal management remain controversial. Case summary:In this report, we describe a case of peri-Watchman device leak treated successfully with percutaneous device closure using an Amplatzer Vascular Plug II device. Discussion:The clinical implications of peri-device leaks remain controversial with general consensus to continue anticoagulation along with serial imaging for larger leaks (>5?mm). As an alternative strategy, percutaneous closure of these leaks has been attempted in hope of avoiding anticoagulation and minimizing the risk of stroke and should be studied further.

SUBMITTER: Suradi HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7501943 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Case report: percutaneous closure of residual leak following left atrial appendage occlusion.

Suradi Hussam S HS   Park Jeffrey J   Poulin Marie-France MF   Kavinsky Clifford J CJ  

European heart journal. Case reports 20200528 4


<h4>Background</h4>Transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) using Watchman device has been demonstrated to be efficacious in decreasing stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation who are not suitable for long-term anticoagulation. Residual leaks are frequently encountered following LAAO procedures and their clinical implications and optimal management remain controversial.<h4>Case summary</h4>In this report, we describe a case of peri-Watchman device leak treated successfully w  ...[more]

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