Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Patients With Thrombus in Left Atrial Appendage. 2020

Levent Sahiner, and Cem Coteli, and Ergun Baris Kaya, and Ahmet Ates, and Gul Sinem Kilic, and Hikmet Yorgun, and Kudret Aytemir

BACKGROUND Atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion is a therapeutic option for thromboembolic prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients who have contraindications to oral anticoagulation (OAC) or high risk of bleeding. Traditionally, thrombus in the LAA has been considered a contraindication for LAA occlusion. Recently, resistant thrombus formation in patients using OACs was suggested as an indication for LAA occlusion. RESULTS In this single-center study, we evaluated the safety and efficacy of LAA occlusion in patients with a thrombus in the LAA. Twelve non-valvular AF patients who had a thrombus in the LAA were enrolled. The mean age was 71.8 years (range, 62-83 years). Permanent AF was present in all patients. Mean CHA2DS2-VASc score was 4.9 (range, 2-8) and mean HAS-BLED score was 4.8 (range, 3-6). Thrombi in the LAA were classified as type 1 (proximal to mid) and type 2 (distal) in 3 and 9 patients, respectively. Median follow-up duration was 12 months (interquartile range, 6-24 months). LAA occlusion was performed successfully with Amplatzer Amulet device without any significant periprocedural adverse events in all 12 patients. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) was performed at 1 and 6 months post procedure. Cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, significant ischemic cerebrovascular events, worsening heart failure, and major bleeding events did not occur during follow-up. Device-related thrombus was not observed with TEE in any patient. CONCLUSIONS Our study showed that percutaneous LAA closure could be a therapeutic option for patients with resistant LAA thrombus.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000369 Aged, 80 and over Persons 80 years of age and older. Oldest Old
D001281 Atrial Fibrillation Abnormal cardiac rhythm that is characterized by rapid, uncoordinated firing of electrical impulses in the upper chambers of the heart (HEART ATRIA). In such case, blood cannot be effectively pumped into the lower chambers of the heart (HEART VENTRICLES). It is caused by abnormal impulse generation. Auricular Fibrillation,Familial Atrial Fibrillation,Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation,Persistent Atrial Fibrillation,Atrial Fibrillation, Familial,Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal,Atrial Fibrillation, Persistent,Atrial Fibrillations,Atrial Fibrillations, Familial,Atrial Fibrillations, Paroxysmal,Atrial Fibrillations, Persistent,Auricular Fibrillations,Familial Atrial Fibrillations,Fibrillation, Atrial,Fibrillation, Auricular,Fibrillation, Familial Atrial,Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Atrial,Fibrillation, Persistent Atrial,Fibrillations, Atrial,Fibrillations, Auricular,Fibrillations, Familial Atrial,Fibrillations, Paroxysmal Atrial,Fibrillations, Persistent Atrial,Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillations,Persistent Atrial Fibrillations
D013927 Thrombosis Formation and development of a thrombus or blood clot in BLOOD VESSELS. Atherothrombosis,Thrombus,Blood Clot,Blood Clots,Thromboses
D016896 Treatment Outcome Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series. Rehabilitation Outcome,Treatment Effectiveness,Clinical Effectiveness,Clinical Efficacy,Patient-Relevant Outcome,Treatment Efficacy,Effectiveness, Clinical,Effectiveness, Treatment,Efficacy, Clinical,Efficacy, Treatment,Outcome, Patient-Relevant,Outcome, Rehabilitation,Outcome, Treatment,Outcomes, Patient-Relevant,Patient Relevant Outcome,Patient-Relevant Outcomes
D017548 Echocardiography, Transesophageal Ultrasonic recording of the size, motion, and composition of the heart and surrounding tissues using a transducer placed in the esophagus. Transesophageal Echocardiography
D055989 Septal Occluder Device A CATHETER-delivered implant used for closing abnormal holes in the cardiovascular system, especially HEART SEPTAL DEFECTS; or passageways intentionally made during cardiovascular surgical procedures. Amplatzer Occluder,Amplatzer Occluder Device,Amplatzer Septal Occluder,Amplatzer Septal Occluder Device,CardioSeal Occluder,CardioSeal Septal Occluder,Gore-Helex Septal Occluder,Helex Septal Occluder,Septal Occluder,Amplatzer Occluder Devices,Amplatzer Occluders,Amplatzer Septal Occluders,CardioSeal Occluders,CardioSeal Septal Occluders,Device, Amplatzer Occluder,Device, Septal Occluder,Devices, Amplatzer Occluder,Devices, Septal Occluder,Gore Helex Septal Occluder,GoreHelex Septal Occluder,Helex Septal Occluders,Occluder Device, Amplatzer,Occluder Devices, Amplatzer,Occluder, Amplatzer,Occluder, CardioSeal,Occluder, Septal,Occluders, Amplatzer,Occluders, CardioSeal,Occluders, Septal,Septal Occluder Devices,Septal Occluder, Amplatzer,Septal Occluder, CardioSeal,Septal Occluder, Helex,Septal Occluders,Septal Occluders, Amplatzer,Septal Occluders, CardioSeal,Septal Occluders, Helex
D020517 Atrial Appendage Ear-shaped appendage of either atrium of the heart. (Dorland, 28th ed) Auricular Appendage,Heart Atrium Appendage,Atrium Appendage,Appendage, Atrial,Appendage, Atrium,Appendage, Auricular,Appendage, Heart Atrium,Appendages, Atrial,Appendages, Atrium,Appendages, Auricular,Appendages, Heart Atrium,Atrial Appendages,Atrium Appendage, Heart,Atrium Appendages,Auricular Appendages,Heart Atrium Appendages

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