Surgical Removal of a Migrated WATCHMAN Device.

Authors :: Saleeb AG
Farina JM
Jenkins A
Zeineddine R
Shawwaf K
Yang EH
Alsidawi S
Jaroszewski DE
Downey FX
Source :: Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal [Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J] 2024 Sep 02; Vol. 20 (1), pp. 80-86. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 02 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: The WATCHMAN™ atrial appendage closure device is designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who are not suitable candidates for long-term oral anticoagulation therapy. However, the device also carries small risks, including procedural complications such as device migration, embolization, or pericardial effusion. We describe a case of WATCHMAN device migration requiring surgical retrieval.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no competing interests to declare.<br /> (Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s).)