Case report: peri-device leakage after percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: plug, clip, or amputate?

Nawin L Ramdat MisierRohit K KharbandaFrank R N van SchaagenNatasja M S De Groot

Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2023)

Additional plugging of peri-device leakage is not always successful in stroke prevention. In combination with recurrent AF, progressive symptoms, contraindication for oral anticoagulation, and patient's preference, surgical LAA exclusion could be preferred over additional plugging.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
left atrial appendage
case report
catheter ablation
multiple sclerosis
minimally invasive
ultrasound guided
radiofrequency ablation
depressive symptoms
venous thromboembolism
blood brain barrier