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Mashup Score: 3Temporal Changes and Clinical Implications of Delayed Peridevice Leak Following Left Atrial Appendage Closure: - 3 year(s) ago
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to assess temporal changes and clinical implications of peridevice leak (PDL) after left atrial appendage closure. Background Endocardial left atrial a…
Source: JACC: Clinical ElectrophysiologyCategories: Cardiac Surgery, Latest HeadlinesTweet
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Mashup Score: 1Rivaroxaban vs Apixaban and Major Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Events in Patients With AF - 3 year(s) ago
This cohort study assesses major ischemic and hemorrhagic outcomes in Medicare beneficiaries with atrial fibrillation who were treated with rivaroxaban compared with apixaban.
Source: jamanetwork.comCategories: Cardiologists, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
When considering the choice of #OAC in patients with #AF, Apixaban appears to be preferable to Rivaroxaban, this new study suggests https://t.co/xEojQWF9K5 @JAMACardio @JAMA_current @mmamas1973 @VUMChealth @DrSheilaSahni @JGrapsa @CMichaelGibson @ErinMichos @ALEX_MISCHIE
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Mashup Score: 0Case report: percutaneous closure of residual leak following left atrial appendage occlusion - 3 year(s) ago
AbstractBackground. Transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) using Watchman device has been demonstrated to be efficacious in decreasing stroke risk
Source: OUP AcademicCategories: Cardiology News and Journals, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
6/24 Persistent large (≥5 mm) peri-device leaks detected w/ post-procedural imaging deserve long-term #OAC or a second occlusion attempt. 🎯 As an alternative strategy, this case shows successful percutaneous leak closure w/ an Amplatzer Vascular Plug II https://t.co/4rSPPFSzeA https://t.co/VOsE3nhm50
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Mashup Score: 6pilot with a helicopter in the left atrium: a case report of an embolized Watchman device - 3 year(s) ago
AbstractBackground. Embolization of a Watchman device in patients undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure is a rare complication. Retrieval
Source: OUP AcademicCategories: Cardiology News and Journals, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
16/24 ⁉️ Despite all efforts, embolisation of the device can still occur. 🎯 In this case report, the embolised #LAAO device was retrieved using a double snaring technique. https://t.co/2Y1cFO4js7 https://t.co/e6wEJ1XD4k
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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? https://t.co/2Y1cFO4js7 #CardioEd https://t.co/y4DMPPO2bV
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Mashup Score: 1When the solution becomes the problem: left atrial appendage occlusion device-related thrombus after 5 years - 3 year(s) ago
An 85-year-old man presented to the neurology department due to an acute ischaemic stroke in the left frontal and parietal area (Panel A). Five years before, le
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19/24 ⁉️ Device-related thrombus (3.75%) is related to concurrent #OAC or #DAPT 💊 and is associated w/ ⬆️ risk of ischemic stroke. 👉 See the following case report for how device-related thrombus was managed in an 85 yo 👴 w/ a history of #LAAO https://t.co/QGL2CJSxhs https://t.co/CzLouJItLv
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Mashup Score: 0EHRA/EAPCI expert consensus statement on catheter-based left atrial appendage occlusion – an update - 3 year(s) ago
The rationale for the quest to close the left atrial appendage (LAA) for stroke prevention is composed of three elements: the concept that atrial fibrillation (
Source: OUP AcademicCategories: Cardiology News and Journals, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
20/24 ⁉️Another question to be answered: 🤔 Is #LAAO better than, or at least as safe and effective as antithrombotic agents? Without a doubt, ongoing studies 📌 OCCLUSION-AF 📌 STROKE-CLOSE 📌 CLOSURE-AF 📌 ASAP-TOO will provide essential insights. https://t.co/2ZwUn9mlrY https://t.co/kGSLDc3qIG
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17/24 #LAAO to who? 🎯 High-risk non-valvular #AF patients who ‘ve contraindications or can't tolerate long-term #OAC. 🎯 Patients w/elevated bleeding risk 🎯 Patients suffering from stroke while on #OAC 🎯 Patients unwilling to receive #OAC https://t.co/2ZwUn9mlrY https://t.co/smne72J9Do
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14/24 📌 Please find step by step Amulet device deployment + tug test in the ⬇️ videos. 1st video ➡️ ‘ball’ & ‘triangle’ configuration of the ‘lobe’ 2nd video ➡️ ‘disc’ deployment 3rd video ➡️ tug test https://t.co/2ZwUn9mlrY https://t.co/BmQC7HaefV
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13/24 📌Amulet device deployment has 4️⃣ steps: 1 > Unsheat for ‘ball’ configuration 2-3 > Advance delivery cable for ‘triangle’ configuration and ‘lobe’ unfolded 4 > Unsheat for ‘Disc’ unfolded 🎯 Lobe of the device should sit landing zone. https://t.co/2ZwUn9mlrY https://t.co/nzhG5v8wBh
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5/24 🎯 Pre- & peri- & post-procedural imaging w/ #TEE and #yesCT is key for: 👉 Ruling out #LAA thrombus 👉 #LAA anatomy & dimensions 👉 Equipment (device) selection 👉 Guiding procedural device implantation 👉 Device surveillance post-implantation https://t.co/2ZwUn9mlrY https://t.co/b8IT8vd3CL
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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 https://t.co/2ZwUn9mlrY https://t.co/NZaX43x8qZ
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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’ https://t.co/2ZwUn9mlrY https://t.co/rk3M26M5Lj
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Mashup Score: 10AF a Stroke Cause or Innocent Bystander? The Debate Continues - 3 year(s) ago
What if some low-risk patients with infrequent atrial fibrillation were not put on continuous and permanent oral anticoagulation, but let monitoring tell them when to start and stop OAC?
Source: MedscapeCategories: General Medicine News, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
Discovery of substantial #AF is usually an indication to start #OAC for #stroke prevention, but it's far from settled whether such AF is actually a direct cause of thromboembolic stroke. https://t.co/QXvKhm7ZPM
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Mashup Score: 2Racial and Sex Disparities in Anticoagulation After Electrical Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter - 3 year(s) ago
Background Anticoagulation is indicated for 4 weeks after cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter. We sought to examine whether there is evidence of sex or racial disparity in an…
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#Medicare analysis finds Black and Hispanic AF patients are 44-50% less likely to receive #OAC therapy after cardioversion @DesaiMilindY @tavrkapadia @AmgadMentias #JAHASpotlight #AHAJournals #disparities https://t.co/QU70mWmyDw https://t.co/WFcSqiqlLj
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Mashup Score: 4Anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation and liver disease: a pooled-analysis of >20 000 patients - 4 year(s) ago
AbstractAims. Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation patients with liver disease represents a clinical dilemma. We sought to evaluate the efficacy/safety of di
Source: OUP AcademicCategories: Cardiologists, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
#OAC in #AF and liver disease: a pooled-analysis of >20 000 patients. I don't see in the abstract if there are differences btw #DOAC as clairances are different. https://t.co/uUB2HiRBGQ
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Mashup Score: 6
Abstract. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is effective in older patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, while the indication has recent
Source: OUP AcademicCategories: Cardiologists, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
ESC and EAPCI Consensus document on management of anti-thrombotic therapy in TAVI. A challenging area, we hope this gives the treating physicians some clarity. #TAVI #NOAC #OAC https://t.co/IWSgUB8LyZ https://t.co/bJnCm9clqJ
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*#CME/#MOC* #LAAO peridevice leak occurs in a significant number of patients w/ ⬆️er incidence of #TIA / #stroke. Consider closure or therapeutic #OAC for >3mm leaks. Important management algorithm from Drs. M. Afzal, @cellisvandyep et al. in #JACCCEP: https://t.co/g5RA9Mdxp5 https://t.co/KfiJ480BTF