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SUBMITTER: Suradi HS
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7501943 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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]