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Why follow-up examinations after left atrial appendage closure are important: detection of complications during follow-up and how to deal with them

Device-related thrombus (DRT) formation and incomplete left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) are the two major complications that can occur after LAAC and can potentially limit the success of such a procedure. This review discusses the incidence, clinical and/or prognostic significance, detection met...

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Main Authors: Wunderlich, Nina C. (Author) , Lorch, Gabriele C. (Author) , Honold, Jörg (Author) , Franke, Jennifer (Author) , Küx, Harald (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 8 August 2020
In: Current cardiology reports
Year: 2020, Volume: 22, Issue: 10
ISSN:1534-3170
DOI:10.1007/s11886-020-01357-3
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-020-01357-3
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Author Notes:Nina C. Wunderlich, Gabriele C. Lorch, Jörg Honold, Jennifer Franke, Harald Küx
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Summary:Device-related thrombus (DRT) formation and incomplete left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) are the two major complications that can occur after LAAC and can potentially limit the success of such a procedure. This review discusses the incidence, clinical and/or prognostic significance, detection methods, treatment options, and potential strategies to prevent these complications.
Item Description:Gesehen am 24.09.2020
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ISSN:1534-3170
DOI:10.1007/s11886-020-01357-3

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