Abstract 3D-printed models fabricated from CT, MRI, or echocardiography data provide the
advantage of haptic feedback, direct manipulation, and enhanced understanding of …

This document is the second of 2 companion appropriate use criteria (AUC) documents
developed by the American College of Cardiology, American Association for Thoracic …

Rebecca T. Hahn, MD, FASE (Chair), Muhamed Saric, MD, PhD, FASE (Co-Chair),
Francesco Fulvio Faletra, MD, Ruchira Garg, MD, FASE, Linda D. Gillam, MD, MPH, FASE …

Objectives This study sought to report early experience with the new-generation Watchman
FLX device (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, Massachusetts). Background The new …

Comparing Measurements of CT Angiography, TEE, and Fluoroscopy Background Left atrial
appendage (LAA) closure requires accurate preprocedural measurements, and trans …

Background Limited studies reported the rate and clinical impact of peridevice leaks (PDL)
after percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). Methods All consecutive patients …

Abstract Evaluation of the left atrium and left atrial appendage for the presence of thrombus
prior to cardioversion and pulmonary vein isolation, and of the entire heart for embolic …

In Practice of Clinical Echocardiography, world-renowned authority Dr. Catherine M. Otto
offers expert guidance on interpreting echocardiographic images and Doppler flow data and …

Background Left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion is an alternative to anticoagulation for
stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. Accurate device sizing is crucial for …

Transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure is an alternative to long-term
anticoagulation therapy in selected patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who have an …