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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
