Surgical Removal of a Migrated WATCHMAN Device.
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J
; 20(1): 80-86, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-39247626
ABSTRACT
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.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fibrilación Atrial
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Migración de Cuerpo Extraño
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Apéndice Atrial
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Remoción de Dispositivos
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos