Amplatzer amulet versus watchman device for percutaneous left atrial appendage closure: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Vikash JaiswalSong Peng AngAbhigan Babu ShresthaZarghoona WajidEvbayekha Osas EnduranceFathima Shehnaz AyoobkhanShazia KhanVamsi GarimelllaHelen HuangMohammed GhanimDavid SongPrachi SharmaM Chadi AlraiesMonodeep Biswas

Published in: Medicine (2023)

The AA was not superior to the Watchman device in terms of safety and efficacy. However, the Amulet occluder was associated with a higher incidence of procedure-related complications, and lower peri device leak.

Keyphrases

left atrial appendage
atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation
risk factors
minimally invasive
ultrasound guided