• Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Apr 2021

    [Left Atrial Appendage Closure - step by step].

    • Kolja Sievert, Stefan Bertog, and Horst Sievert.
    • Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. 2021 Apr 1; 146 (9): 613-617.

    AbstractThrombus formation due to atrial fibrillation is the most common cause of embolic stroke. Anticoagulation offers an effective prophylaxis. However, anticoagulation in turn has an inherent increased risk of bleeding. Patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who have contraindications for anticoagulation may profit from a closure of the left atrial appendage. The most commonly and best studied devices for this are the WATCHMAN™ and the AMPLATZER Amulet™ Occluders.In this How-To article, the aim is to offer a general overview of the indications, contraindications and complications as well as the implantation and postoperative management of patients receiving LAA closure by example of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Occluder.Thieme. All rights reserved.

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