Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to examine the application of
various devices used in Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) and to explore the critical …

Background As an integral part of the left atrium (LA), the left atrial appendage (LAA) plays
an important role in atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the relationship between LAA …

Abstract Background Amplatzer Amulet is a frequently used device for left atrial appendage
occlusion (LAAO). The current sizing protocol is based on the maximum diameter of the left …

Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is a percutaneous procedure to prevent
thromboembolism in patients affected by atrial fibrillation. Despite its demonstrated efficacy …

Aims This study compared echocardiography (echo) and cardiac computed tomography
(CT) in measuring the Wilkins score and evaluated the potential added benefit of CT in …

Background The two-dimensional (2D)-based left atrial appendage (LAA) occluder (LAAO)
size determination by using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is limited by the …

Background Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with WATCHMAN currently requires
preprocedural imaging, general anesthesia, and inpatient overnight admission. We sought …

Background The optimal imaging modality for selecting the device size in patients with atrial
fibrillation undergoing one-stop left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with concomitant …

Objective To evaluate the role of the CT‐derived angle between the intra‐atrial septum (IAS)
and the left atrial appendage (LAA) on procedural complexity and clinical outcomes in left …

The heterogeneous anatomy of the left atrial appendage (LAA) necessitates preprocedural
imaging essential for planning of percutaneous LAA occlusion (LAAO) procedures. While …