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WATCHMAN device-related thrombus successfully treated with apixaban: A case report
Rationale:
Among atrial fibrillation patients with high risk of bleeding, left atrial appendage occlusion has emerged as an alternative to long-term oral anticoagulation therapy for stroke prevention. Device-related thrombus remains a major concern because it may result in recurrent embolic events. To date, there is no consensus on the optimal method of treating device-related-thrombus.
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A 78-year-old man with atrial fibrillation had an episode of intracranial hemorrhage while taking warfarin. He subsequently underwent percutaneous placement of a 30-mm Watchman device to the left atrial appendage. He ...
Source: Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research
