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Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J
; 20(1): 80-86, 2024.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39247626
RESUMEN
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 device migration, embolization, or pericardial effusion. We describe a case of WATCHMAN device migration requiring surgical retrieval.