B-ab17-01 left atrial closure device thrombosis is associated with systemic embolization

Cardioembolic stroke and systemic embolism (CS/SE) represents the most severe complication of atrial fibrillation. Approximately 92% of intracardiac thrombosis originates from the left atrial appendage (LAA) and, although  its mechanical occlusion is a proved method to prevent cardioembolism, thrombosis of all types of LAA occlusion devices and their associations with CS/SE were observed.

Source: Heart Rhythm - July 28, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pavel Hala, Veronika Lekesova, Tomas Mraz, Milena Prokopova, Jan Petru, Lucie Sediva, Marek Janotka, Kristina Molnarova, Petr Neuzil, Vivek Y. Reddy Source Type: research