Long-term transesophageal echocardiography follow-up after percutaneous left atrial appendage closure

Peri-device leaks and device thrombi are assumed to lead to ischemic events after percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). While these device related complications are well assessed until 12 months after LAAO, no data are available beyond this period.

Source: Heart Rhythm - December 9, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stephan Staubach, Leonhard Schlatterbeck, Moritz M örtl, Henning Strohm, Petra Hoppmann, Karl-Ludwig Laugwitz, Harald Mudra, Jakob Ledwoch Source Type: research