WATCHMAN implantation in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation and intracranial hemorrhage

ConclusionIn a retrospective, multicenter series of patients with a history of ICH prior to WATCHMAN implantation, WATCHMAN placement was performed safely with 6-month outcomes that were similar to patients without a history of ICH, encompassing the time during which a patient with a history of ICH would need antithrombotic therapy to facilitate WATCHMAN placement.

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Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - December 11, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research