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Late Coronary-cameral Fistula Formation Between Circumflex Coronary Artery and Left Atrial Appendage Following Implantation of an Amulet Closure Device

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: An 80-year-old patient presented with a rare complication: a late coronary-cameral fistula following implantation of an Amulet (Abbott) left atrial appendage occlusion device. Microperforations from the device's anchoring tines have previously been suggested as a possible mechanism of fistula formation, a complication reported in two other cases. We propose an alternative theory of potential collateralisation of the threatened appendage from the nearby circumflex artery.

Source: Interventional Cardiology Reviews Research Resources

DOI: 10.15420/icr.2024.36

Authors: Timothy John Bagnall, Christopher James Broyd, David Hildick-Smith

Institutions: Royal Sussex County Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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: $2,146