Review of new left atrial appendage occlusion devices that came to market (CE-mark) or underwent a major redesign in 2016.
Step-by-step device implantation of an Amplatzer Amulet left atrial appendage occluder implantation using Philips EchoNavigator imaging fusion technology.
Sizing in Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion therapy device implantation is still under debate. There are different devices and different methodologies discussed, while taking anatomical differences into account.
Device thrombosis is still one of the most feared complications with left atrial appendage occlusion therapy. Post implant therapies are needed to avoid this complication. This presentation guides throughout the decision making process.
Why do LAA closure leaks occur? Is there a clinical effect? This presentation provides methods to assess leaks and anecdotal evidence of how to potential treat those.
Combined procedures are sometimes combined with other interventions for a while. More complex procedures are making inroads; TAVR and MitraClip. The question is whether to combine procedures as staged procedures or concomitant procedures.
Recorded case of concomitant procedure of percutaneous mitral valve repair with Abbott MitraClip and left atrial appendage occlusion with Amplatzer Amulet.
Vascular complications are common, yet can be avoided for left atrial appendage occlusion therapy.
Step-by-step approach using Intracardiac Echo imaging (ICE) technologies. The fundamentals, advantages and potential drawbacks of using this technology.
