Abstract
We report a case of incomplete left atrial appendage (LAA) closure after Watchman device (Atritech, Boston Scientific, Natrick, MA) implantation which subsequently developed a thrombus 3 years after the initial procedure. The thrombus resolved after a short period of anticoagulation with warfarin, and the LAA was successfully occluded with a second-generation Amplatzer Cardiac Plug (Amulet device, AGA, St Jude Medical, Minneapolis, MN). Incomplete LAA closure may be associated with increased risk of thrombus formation and further closure with a second device after a course of anticoagulation may be a reasonable and feasible strategy.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 321-327 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions |
| Volume | 85 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 1 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Fistula/shunts
- Left atrial appendage closure
- Transseptal cath