Left atrial appendage closure: First in man with the 4th generation watchman device

ConclusionsLAA closure with the 4th generation WATCHMAN device is feasible and safe. New technical features may contribute to a better performance of the occluder, particularly regarding the risk of pericardial effusions. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - September 10, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jakob Ledwoch, Jennifer Franke, Maik Gonzaga, Stefan Bertog, Annkathrin Braut, Ilona Hofmann, Laura Vaskelyte, Sameer Gafoor, Vivek Reddy, Horst Sievert Tags: Valvular and Structural Heart Diseases Source Type: research