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Surgical strategies for a failed Watchman device

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage (LAA) using a Watchman device (Boston Scientific, Plymouth, Minn) is an approved alternative to oral anticoagulation to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation that are considered at high risk for bleeding complications.1 Device malposition and/or incomplete LAA seal are known inherent modes of device failure. These events may be underreported, because most of these nonfatal complications can be managed by continued antithrombotic therapy.

Source: JTCVS Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2020.08.025

Authors: Sarah T. Palmer, Matthew A. Romano, Steven F. Bolling, Shinichi Fukuhara

Institutions: University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,553