Percutaneous extraction of a large device-related thrombus on a Watchman™ device: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Left atrial appendage occlusion devices are commonly used to prevent stroke in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation who are unable to tolerate anticoagulation. However, certain patient- and device-related characteristics increase the risk for the development of a device-related thrombus (DRT). The presence of a DRT increases the risk of stroke and should be treated. Management of DRT lacks consensus but is mostly focused on anticoagulation. In patients with large thrombi that need to be managed urgently, percutaneous extraction may be a viable option.

Case summary

In this report, we describe the successful management of a DRT via percutaneous thrombus extraction technology in an 81-year-old woman with a large thrombus attached to a WATCHMAN™ device. The pa

SUBMITTER: Vyas R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8759468 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature