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. 2023 Mar;35(3):E158-E159.
doi: 10.25270/jic/22.00220.

Complex Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using the Novel Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath

Pablo J Antúnez Muiños  1 , Sergio López Tejero, Javier Rodríguez Collado, Jesús Herrero Garibi, Ignacio Cruz González
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Complex Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using the Novel Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath

Pablo J Antúnez Muiños et al. J Invasive Cardiol. 2023 Mar.
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Abstract

Left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion has emerged as an al- ternative to oral anticoagulation in non-valvular atrial fibril- lation. The success rate is high, but we are still facing some challenging LAA anatomies that may increase the risk of sub- optimal results. These images show that the Amplatzer steer- able sheath is useful for LAA occlusion, especially in cases with challenging anatomies. Small variations of the distal end angle can improve the success rate and reduce complications.

Keywords: left atrial appendage occlusion; transseptal puncture.

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