David Meerkin - What’s new: new devices and new technologies

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.