Intraoperative echocardiographic contrast opacifies the left atrial appendage and assists in surgical exclusion.

ABSTRACT: Surgical exclusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation is frequently incomplete and remains to be optimized. We present a man who did not tolerate anticoagulant and failed percutaneous occlusion. Intraoperative echocardiographic contrast was used to assist surgical exclusion. Follow-up showed a persistent occlusion.

SUBMITTER: Santana JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8865348 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature