Device-Related Thrombus After Left Atrial Appendage Closure

Although left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) has proved non-inferior to oral anticoagulants in patients with AF, there has been recent concern about the occurrence of late complications, especially device-related thrombus (DRT), which was associated with increased risk of stroke. In this article, t...

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Autores principales: Philippe Garot, Bertrand Cormier, Jérôme Horvilleur
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Lenguaje:EN
Publicado: Radcliffe Medical Media 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/01cb9a9a32cf42eaa6fe4a65a0404477
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Sumario:Although left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) has proved non-inferior to oral anticoagulants in patients with AF, there has been recent concern about the occurrence of late complications, especially device-related thrombus (DRT), which was associated with increased risk of stroke. In this article, the incidence, risk factors and time course of DRT after LAAC are discussed, as well as the potential benefits of dedicated strategies in the management of DRT, which remain speculative, especially in patients with a contraindication to oral anticoagulants. In these patients, decision-making should be based on a multidisciplinary evaluation of the ischaemic/bleeding balance on an individual basis.