Direct current cardioversion practices following percutaneous left atrial appendage closure

DiscussionThere is a widely varied practice pattern of TEE, CCTA, and OAC use with DCCV after LAAC, with a 6% rate of LAT/DRT. LAA imaging before DCCV appears prudent in all cases, especially within 1 year of LAAC, to assess for device position, PDL, and LAT/DRT.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - July 26, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sapan Bhuta, Adnan Shaaban, Nkongho C. Binda, James Antaki, Ralph S. Augostini, Steven J. Kalbfleisch, Salvatore J. Savona, Toshimasa Okabe, Mahmoud Houmsse, Muhammad R. Afzal, Emile G. Daoud, John D. Hummel Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research