Role of left atrial appendage occlusion in patients with HeartMate 3.
Andrew MelehyGillian O'ConnellYuming NingPaul KurlanskyYuji KakuVeli TopkaraMelana YuzefpolskayaPaolo C ColomboGabriel SayerNir UrielYoshifumi NakaKoji TakedaPublished in: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (2021)
A low number of TEs was observed in HM3 recipients. LAAO did not further reduce the overall rate of TEs in this patient population, though its use may be beneficial in preventing disabling ischaemic strokes after HM3 implantation.