Emergent surgical retrieval of a left atrial appendage occluder migrated into the left ventricular outflow tract with secondary massive mitral regurgitation: A case report and literature review
Thrombotic complications of atrial fibrillation continue to pose a significant challenge in clinical practice today. Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has emerged as a promising alternative to oral anticoagulation for high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation. However, despite the potential b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-03-01
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Series: | Heliyon |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024031438 |