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Infective endocarditis of a left atrial appendage closure device: a case report and literature review.

Hani Al-TerkiAndreas MüggeMichael Gotzmann
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2022)
Left atrial appendage occlusion device-associated endocarditis has rarely been reported. Due to the increase in LAA closure device implantation, device-associated endocarditis is expected to increase in the future. Transoesophageal echocardiography is required for correct diagnosis. Our case report suggests that an infection can occur long after implantation.
Keyphrases
  • left atrial appendage
  • atrial fibrillation
  • case report
  • catheter ablation
  • computed tomography
  • left ventricular
  • heart failure