Objectives: To analyze the predictors of pericardial effusion (PE) during the perioperative
period of the left atrial appendage closure procedure in our center. Methods: A total of 624 …

Simple Summary Cancer and atrial fibrillation share an enhanced bleeding and thrombotic
risk, nevertheless in cancer populations optimal anticoagulation regiments are yet to be …

Background Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are not suitable for long‐term
anticoagulant therapy undergo percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). The …

Background Cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) appears to be an
appropriate imaging technique for device surveillance after left atrial appendage occlusion …

Prevention of stroke represents a goal of primary importance in health systems due to its
associated morbidity and mortality. As several patient groups with increased stroke rates …

Figure 1. Interventional echocardiographic images during left atrial appendage occlusion of
the first patient. A) A comparison of the mini 4D probe 9VT-D (centre, green circle) with the …

Background The combined procedure of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with
concomitant pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) has demonstrated its efficacy and safety …

Purpose The recommended stroke prevention for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and
increased risk of ischemic stroke is oral anticoagulation (OAC). Parts of the patient …

Background. The number of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) analyses performed
for planning structural heart interventions is rapidly increasing. Further automation is …

Background The interrelationships between left atrial appendage (LAA) dimensions and
device following implantation are unknown. We aimed to analyze the impact of Watchman …