Late device-related thrombus after left atrial appendage closure: never let your guard down

Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is an established strategy for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and contraindications for oral anticoagulation. Device-related thrombus (DRT) is a feared short-term complication with an incidence of 4 –17%. Data regarding the likelihood of late DRT are scarce.
Source: European Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research