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Applications designed to successfully implant in challenging left atrial appendage occlusion cases: a new tool for the interventional cardiologist

Applications designed to successfully implant in challenging left atrial appendage occlusion cases: a new tool for the interventional cardiologist

Authors :
Victoria Millán-Núñez
José R. López-Mínguez
Juan Manuel Nogales-Asensio
Ginés Martínez-Cáceres
Reyes González-Fernández
Source :
The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

An 85-year-old patient with permanent atrial fibrillation with a DDD pacemaker, and with indication for left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). Sent for LAAO due to recurrent gastrointestinal bleedings even on apixaban and with a CHA 2 DS 2 VASc and HAS-BLED scores of 4 and 3 respectively.

Details

ISSN :
18758312
Volume :
37
Issue :
9
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The international journal of cardiovascular imaging
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....8323282eeecf605c880dd8b0c14ed4a8