Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Case Report: Successful retrieval of a migrated left atrial appendage occluder through the synergistic use of a guidewire and a gooseneck snare.
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Bao Y et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Cardiology · China
Abstract
Left atrial appendage occluder (LAAO) dislodgement with embolization is a rare occurrence. If the LAAO migrates into the left atrium or ventricle, it can lead to acute heart failure or even death in a person, necessitating urgent surgical intervention. Currently, most cases of LAAO dislodgement are managed through open-heart surgery, while percutaneous retrieval of the LAAO has been reported only in a few cases with limited associated experience. This article reports a case of a patient in whom a migrated LACbes device was successfully retrieved using a catheter-based approach, demonstrating an innovative and minimally invasive treatment strategy.
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