Unconventional combination of left atrial appendage device occlusion in patients with atrial fibrillation who needed concomitant catheter interventions for underlying structural heart disease

CONCLUSION: On a detailed literature search, this largest LAAO experience in structural heart diseases indicates its utility. OAC for six months followed by aspirin seems to prevent thrombus formation in these patients. The only incidence of early thrombus formation indicates immunity from clot formation after device endothelialisation. Larger multicenter trials combining LAAO with structural interventions in valvular AF are warranted in developing nations.PMID:33189196 | PMC:PMC7670275 | DOI:10.1016/j.ihj.2020.07.019
Source: Indian Heart J - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research