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Percutaneous Rescue With Sequential Second-Device Usage for Left Atrial Appendage Perforation During Amulet
Masanori Yamamoto1, Ryo Yamaguchi2, Tatsuya Tsunaki3
1Department of Cardiology, Toyohashi Heart Center, Toyohashi, Japan; Department of Cardiology, Gifu Heart Center, Gifu, Japan; Department of Cardiology, Nagoya Heart Center, Nagoya, Japan.
JACC. Case Reports
|February 24, 2026
Summary
Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) can cause perforation, but a novel sequential rescue technique using a second device successfully sealed the defect. This approach offers a potential treatment for acute LAAC-related perforations.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is crucial for preventing stroke in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
- Device-related left atrial appendage (LAA) perforation is a rare but serious complication, potentially leading to cardiac tamponade.
