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The WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device for Atrial Fibrillation
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ST-Segment Elevation During Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Tatsuro Shoji1, Yukio Sato1, Daisuke Togashi1
1Department of Cardiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan.
JACC. Case Reports
|February 21, 2024
Summary
Left atrial appendage closure for atrial fibrillation can cause coronary artery compression, leading to procedure abandonment. This complication was identified by ECG and echocardiography findings in a 70-year-old patient.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiac Imaging
Background:
- Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia requiring stroke prevention.
- Left atrial appendage closure is an alternative to anticoagulation for stroke risk reduction.
- Device-related complications, though rare, require careful monitoring.
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