Device embolization into the LV following left atrial endage closure with an Amplatzer Amulet

Kaczmarek, Krzysztof; Czarniak, Bartosz; Jakubowski, Piotr; Ptaszyński, Paweł

doi:10.1007/s10840-018-0374-7

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“…( 6 ) reported 9 cases of Watchman embolization into the LV, 8 of which required sternotomy and 1 transapical extraction. In a review performed by the present authors, there was only 1 case of successful percutaneous retrieval of an Amulet device (St. Jude Medical, Memphis, Tennessee) from the LV through a transarterial approach ( 7 ). In this case, both the transseptal and transarterial approaches were used.…”

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Percutaneous Retrieval of a Watchman Device from the Left Ventricle Using a Transarterial Approach

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Left atrial appendage closure device embolization is a rare yet serious complication. The location of the embolized device is a major determinant of the retrieval approach, percutaneous or surgical. This paper presents the case of Watchman device embolization in the left ventricle, which was retrieved percutaneously by using a transarterial approach. ( Level of Difficulty: Intermediate. )

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Percutaneous Retrieval of a Watchman Device from the Left Ventricle Using a Transarterial Approach

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“…In a systematic review performed by Arminian et al, there were nine cases of LAA occlusion device embolization into the LV with all nine requiring surgical intervention for removal 2 . Recently, there have been a few cases of successful percutaneous device retrieval from the LV, including a case of an Amulet retrieval shown by Kaczmarek et al and a Watchman retrieval by Spilias et al 3,4 which were both toward the LV base and mitral apparatus.…”

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Percutaneous retrieval of an embolized Watchman device on a papillary muscle in the left ventricle

Patel,

Prabhakar,

Oostra

et al. 2024

Cathet Cardio Intervent

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The use of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) devices have gained prominence as an alternative to long‐term anticoagulation therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke and high risk of bleeding. While these devices have shown efficacy in reducing stroke risk, there have been reported cases of embolization of the Watchman device. There are very few cases of successful percutaneous retrieval of embolized Watchman devices from the left ventricle (LV), as many of these cases require open heart surgery for safe removal. We are presenting a case of an 80‐year‐old male whose Watchman device embolized to the LV and was entrapped on the LV papillary muscle that was then successfully retrieved via percutaneous methods, which shows the percutaneous options remain a viable strategy to retrieve LAAO devices from the LV.

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Successful Retrieval of an Embolized Amulet Device Using Mediastinoscope and Transesophageal Echocardiography Guidance

Cherry,

Benner

2024

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia

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Device embolization into the LV following left atrial endage closure with an Amplatzer Amulet

Cited by 3 publications

References 3 publications

Percutaneous Retrieval of a Watchman Device from the Left Ventricle Using a Transarterial Approach

Percutaneous Retrieval of a Watchman Device from the Left Ventricle Using a Transarterial Approach

Percutaneous retrieval of an embolized Watchman device on a papillary muscle in the left ventricle

Successful Retrieval of an Embolized Amulet Device Using Mediastinoscope and Transesophageal Echocardiography Guidance

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