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Case Reports
. 2024 Jun 6;24(1):293.
doi: 10.1186/s12872-024-03904-0.

Left atrial appendage closure in a patient previously implanted with an interatrial shunt device: a case report

Dawei Lin #  1   2 , Mingfei Li #  1   2 , Zilong Weng  1   2 , Wenzhi Pan  3   4   5 , Daxin Zhou  6   7   8 , Junbo Ge  1   2
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Left atrial appendage closure in a patient previously implanted with an interatrial shunt device: a case report

Dawei Lin et al. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. .

Abstract

Patients with previous interatrial shunt device (IASD) implantation may face greater challenges during future left atrial interventional procedures. Herein, we report the first case of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) in a patient with previous IASD implantation. The patient successfully underwent LAAC using the LAmbre device without complications.

Keywords: FreeFlow®; Interatrial shunt device (IASD); LAmbre device; Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC).

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
The FreeFlow® device has a “double elliptical discs, one hole” structure weaved by Nickel-titanium alloy wires, and a 5 mm diameter iatrogenic shunt. (A) Front view. (B) Side view
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
TEE examination showed a “Cauliflower” kind LAA morphology (A, B, C, and D)
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
Fluoroscopy images showed the procedure of LAAC. (A) MPA catheter passed atrial septal through the ISAD. (B) Contrast was injected into LAA. (C) A 30–36 mm LAmbre occluder anchored appropriately. (D) The external disc of the occluder was opened. (E) Occluder was released after confirmation of proper positioning
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