Surgical Removal of a Migrated WATCHMAN Device

Surgical Removal of a Migrated WATCHMAN Device

The WATCHMAN™ atrial appendage closure device is designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who are not suitable candidates for long-term oral anticoagulation therapy. However, the device also carries small risks, including procedural complications such as...

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Main Authors: Andrew G. Saleeb, Juan M. Farina, Asher Jenkins, Rawan Zeineddine, Kenan Shawwaf, Eric H. Yang, Said Alsidawi, Dawn E. Jaroszewski, Francis X. Downey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center 2024-09-01
Series:Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
Subjects:
left atrial appendage closure
watchman device
atrial fibrillation
modified maze procedure
sternotomy
Online Access:https://account.journal.houstonmethodist.org/index.php/up-j-mdbcj/article/view/1414
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