Percutaneous Left Appendage Closure with the Watchman Device; The Challenges Lie Ahead: A Narrative Mini Review

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent arrhythmia occurring especially in the elderly. The extremely dire complication of this condition is cardiac thromboembolism that commonly arises from the Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) and may lead to stroke. Currently, guidelines recommend Oral Anticoagu...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Hasan Namazi, Isa Khaheshi, Elham Barkhordari, Mohammadreza Naderian, Farbod Zahedi Tajrishi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/11575/35500_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK)_PB(NC_AG)_PN(SL).pdf