First in vivo evaluation of a flexible self‐apposing left atrial appendage closure device in the canine model

ConclusionThe percutaneous delivery of a novel self‐positioning LAA occlusion device is feasible and safe in a canine model. At 30 days, all devices displayed complete healing and occlusion of the LAA without any device related adverse events. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - June 2, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yanping Cheng, Gerard Conditt, Genghua Yi, Armando Tellez, Michael Corcoran, Serge Rousselle, Greg L. Kaluza, Juan F. Granada Tags: Valvular and Structural Heart Diseases Source Type: research