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1/24 This month’s #EHJCaseReports #tweetorial focuses on percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion.

Is #LAAO the exact solution for preventing stroke & embolism in #AF pts who can’t tolerate #OAC?
Or, a new problem while seeking a solution?
doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/…
#CardioEd
2/24
🎯 The rationale of #LAAO
🔸 In non-valvular #AF patients, 90% of thrombus is located in the #LAA
🔸 These thrombi embolise to the 🧠 & cause #stroke
🎯 Don't miss the ‘#EHRA_ESC #EAPCI expert consensus document on catheter-based #LAAO –an update’ doi.org/10.1093/europa…
3/24
#LAA closure devices should be safe, efficent and easy to deploy.

📌 Currently available catheter-based devices for #LAAO have different principles.

A- Plug ➡️ Watchman
B- Pacifier ➡️ Amplatzer Amulet
C- Ligation ➡️ Lariat

doi.org/10.1093/europa…
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🎯 Tips&Tricks for #LAA Closure

#TEE + #CT to define morphology

✅ Know the devices available

✅ Know the indications: Patients w/contraindications to OACs

🟣 #EuroPCR @PCRonline @gamzebaburguler @veyselozgurbar1 @mehmetburakozen @CanbolatIP @umityasarsinan1 @serhandr
#whyCT #yesCT

🎯 device size
🎯 IAS puncture side
🎯 fluoroscopic angle while deploying the device

#EuroPCR @PCRonline
💥 Tips&Tricks 💥

🎯 RAO Cran ➡️ Proximal #LAA

🔰Rotating RAO Cran ↩️ 👉 TEE 45
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🎯 RAO Caud ➡️ Distal #LAA

🔰Rotating RAO Caud ↩️ 👉 TEE 135

#EuroPCR @PCRonline @mirvatalasnag @aayshacader @umityasarsinan1 @SsenaSert @YigitCanga2
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