Background The results of studies evaluating the left atrial appendage (LAA) function and
structure as predictors of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after catheter ablation (CA) are …

Objectives The aim of this study was to compare bleeding, thromboembolic, device-related
thrombus (DRT), and all-cause mortality events between patients treated with short-term oral …

Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the primary initial imaging modality in cardiac
imaging. Advantages include portability, safety, availability, and ability to assess the …

Aims We evaluated the feasibility of left atrial appendage (LAA) closure guided by the image
fusion of integrating fluoroscopy into 3D computed tomography (CT). Methods and results A …

Background While there is recent data suggesting an advantage of computed tomography
angiography (CTA) over transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for preprocedural left …

Background The prevalence of peri-device leak (PDL) of left atrial appendage occlusion
(LAAO) devices has been previously reported. However, there have been only few data that …

Background Residual peri-device leakage (PDL) is frequent after left atrial appendage
occlusion (LAAO). Little is known about management strategies, procedural aspects and …

The complex structure of the left atrial appendage (LAA) brings limitations to the two-
dimensional-based LAA occlusion (LAAO) size prediction system using transesophageal …

Background The WATCHMAN left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion device has emerged as
an alternative for anticoagulation in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who cannot …

Background Inaccurate sizing of left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion devices is associated
with increased stroke risk. We compared the LAA size to implant the Watchman device …