Arrhythmias & electrophysiology
Percutaneous Aspiration Thrombectomy in Patients With Persistent Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus: A Case Series
Authors' conclusion
Percutaneous AT followed by LAA closure is safe and feasible when performed by experienced operators proficient in left atrial interventional procedures.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with persistent left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus undergoing percutaneous LAA aspiration thrombectomy before LAA closure
- Participants
- 22 patients
- Outcome
- Technical success of percutaneous AT
Methodological details4-centre, consecutive patients
- 4-centre
- Consecutive patients
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
LAA closure with Watchman
21
LAA closure with Lariat
1
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Safety
- No aspiration thrombectomy (AT)-related complications
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Original publication
Percutaneous Aspiration Thrombectomy in Patients With Persistent Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus: A Case Series. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. Published 13 August 2025. doi:10.
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