Thrombosis on a left atrial appendage occluder device: the double-edged sword of stroke prevention strategies in atrial fibrillation. Issue 11 (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ciconte, Giuseppe; Conti, Manuel; Baldi, Mario; Saviano, Massimo; Vicedomini, Gabriele; Pappone, Carlo
• Is Part Of: Journal of cardiovascular medicine. Volume 18:Issue 11(2017:Nov.)
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: dabigatran -- left atrial appendage occlusion -- thormbosis; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.1005
• DOI: 10.2459/JCM.0000000000000570
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-2027

Abstract

Abstract : N/A: A huge thrombus, developing after percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion, has been successfully treated with dabigatran and aspirin as combination therapy. Although novel oral anticoagulants alone may be effective in thrombus dissolution, the association of an antiplatelet drug may safely enhance this process.