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1/ A tweetorial- Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion!
#LAAO #Watchman #StructuralHeartDisease #EPeeps #interventionalcardiology @EPeeps_Bot @RadialFirstBot @EchofirstB @BotPci @TAVRBot
#LAAO #Watchman #StructuralHeartDisease #EPeeps #interventionalcardiology @EPeeps_Bot @RadialFirstBot @EchofirstB @BotPci @TAVRBot
2/ what is the left atrial appendage?
The LAA is derived from the left wall of the primary atrium (embryo). Its diff from the true LA and its suited to function as a decompression chamber during left ventricular systole and during other periods when left atrial pressure is high
The LAA is derived from the left wall of the primary atrium (embryo). Its diff from the true LA and its suited to function as a decompression chamber during left ventricular systole and during other periods when left atrial pressure is high
3/ the appendage is like your fingerprint. No two are the same.
Common shapes are:
🥦Cauliflower/Broccoli (hardest)
💨Windsock (easiest)
🐓Chicken wing
🌵Cactus
#LAAO #Watchman #Structural #Cardiotwitter #EPeeps @EPeeps_Bot @TAVRBot @RadialFirstBot @EchofirstB
Common shapes are:
🥦Cauliflower/Broccoli (hardest)
💨Windsock (easiest)
🐓Chicken wing
🌵Cactus
#LAAO #Watchman #Structural #Cardiotwitter #EPeeps @EPeeps_Bot @TAVRBot @RadialFirstBot @EchofirstB
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
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…
🎯 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…
#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…
