Post mortem analysis of a left atrial appendage occlusion device (PLAATO) in a patient with permanent atrial fibrillation

J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2005 Oct;14(1):17-20. doi: 10.1007/s10840-005-3489-6.

Abstract

Thromboemoblism is the most feared complication of atrial fibrillation. Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion is a new interventional procedure for reducing thromboembolic risk in patients with atrial fibrillation. The paper reports of a post mortem analysis of the device demonstrating that one year after implantation the atrial surface of the device is completely covered by neo-endothelium and the device occludes the appendage completely.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Atrial Appendage / diagnostic imaging
  • Atrial Appendage / pathology*
  • Atrial Appendage / surgery*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / complications
  • Atrial Fibrillation / diagnostic imaging
  • Atrial Fibrillation / therapy*
  • Echocardiography
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Thromboembolism / etiology
  • Thromboembolism / prevention & control*