Amplatzer left atrial appendage occluder

Case contributed by Yaïr Glick , 14 Feb 2017
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Yaïr Glick, 28 Apr 2017

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The patient had atrial fibrillation. Administration of novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) was discontinued due to gastrointestinal bleeding. An Amplatzer AmuletTM left atrial appendage occluder was placed to prevent thromboembolism.

Disclaimer:

I, Dr Yair Glick, have no actual or potential ethical or financial conflict of interest in relation to this device. This case is not intended to be a personal endorsement or recommendation of this product.

  • -<p>The patient had atrial fibrillation. Administration of novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) was discontinued due to gastrointestinal bleeding. An Amplatzer Amulet<sup>TM</sup> left atrial appendage occluder was placed to prevent thromboembolism.</p>
  • +<p>The patient had atrial fibrillation. Administration of novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) was discontinued due to gastrointestinal bleeding. An Amplatzer Amulet<sup>TM</sup> left atrial appendage occluder was placed to prevent thromboembolism.</p><p>Disclaimer:</p><p>I, Dr Yair Glick, have no actual or potential ethical or financial conflict of interest in relation to this device. This case is not intended to be a personal endorsement or recommendation of this product.</p>

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