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Transcatheter left atrial appendage closure for stroke prevention with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation is an emerging alternative to oral anticoagulation. Several devices and approaches have been developed to achieve optimal closure. This article describes in detail the key procedural steps and the tips and tricks required to succeed in this transcatheter technique. The 4 devices covered are the WATCHMAN, AMPLATZER Cardiac Plug, Coherex WaveCrest generation 1.3, and the LARIAT suture delivery device. |
