Direct Implantation of a Left Atrial Appendage Occluder During Cardiothoracic Surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Surgical suture or exclusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is a commonly performed technique in patients undergoing cardiothoracic revascularization or valve repair, or both. However, incomplete surgical sealing of the LAA is not a rare phenomenon and strongly increases the risk for future cerebrovascular embolic events. We report the implantation of a Watchman LAA occluder (Boston Scientific, Natick, MA) during redo minimally invasive open heart surgery. This approach offers a new alternative for LAA occlusion in patients for whom a surgical procedure is scheduled.
Medical subject headings
- Atrial Appendage
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Septal Occluder Device