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Catheter Ablation in Combination With Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: February 26, 2013
Robotic left atrial appendage ligation: a safe strategy for a frail octogenarian with recurrent bleeding
Robinson Poffo1,2,3, Henry Eiji Toma1,2,3, Sergio Augusto Fudaba Curcio1,2,3
1Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Abstract:
Atrial fibrillation remains a challenging condition to treat, especially in older patients with multiple comorbidities. Anticoagulation may lead to life-threatening bleeding and therefore might not be possible in high-risk patients. We report the case of a successful robotic-assisted left atrial appendage closure in such a patient, which proved to be an effective treatment strategy and provided a rapid recovery.
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