Complex left atrial appendage closure using 3D printing system in a patient with recurrent embolism and previous mitral prosthetic valve implantation
Anno:
2024
Background: to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), oral anticoagulation (OAC) is often prescribed especially for those with high risk (CHADS2-VASC score ≥ 2), however some patients present contraindications to OAC or they have persistent thrombosis. Left atrial appendage (LAA) closure (LAAc) has emerged as a safe…