Pattern of Endothelialization in Left Atrial Appendage Occluder by Optic Coherence Tomography: A Pilot Study
Journal
Journal of the American Heart Association
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
1
Pages
e030080
Date Issued
2024-01-02
Author(s)
Chiu, Fu-Chun
SHENG-NAN CHANG
Abstract
Implantation of the left atrial appendage occluder (LAAO) has been proven to prevent stroke effectively in patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot tolerate anticoagulants. Incomplete endothelization of LAAO may cause device-related thrombus, and currently no good image modality exists to clearly see LAAO endothelialization. We aimed to use coronary optic coherence tomography (OCT) to visualize LAAO endothelialization.
Subjects
Watchman; amulet; endothelization; left atrial appendage occluder; optic coherence tomography
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Type
journal article