| Literature DB >> 32249473 |
Carola Gianni1, Alisara Anannab1,2, Anu Sahore Salwan1, Domenico G Della Rocca1, Andrea Natale1,3,4,5, Rodney P Horton1,6.
Abstract
Closure of the left atrial appendage (LAA) using percutaneous transcatheter occlusion devices is used for stroke prevention as an alternative for patients with a high risk and contraindications for long-term oral anticoagulation use. In this manuscript, we will discuss the practical aspects of four among the available devices that provide percutaneous intravascular closure of the LAA: Watchman, Amulet, WaveCrest, and LAmbre.Entities:
Keywords: left atrial appendage occlusion
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32249473 DOI: 10.1111/jce.14471
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol ISSN: 1045-3873