Abstract
This study investigated characteristics and clinical impact of device-related thrombus formation after Watchman device implantation in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. Left atrial appendage occlusion using the Watchman device is an effective alternative to anticoagulation for stroke prevention in AF patients. However, device-related thrombus formation remains an important concern after Watchman implantation. From 2006 to 2014, 119 consecutive AF patients underwent Watchman implantation. Transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) follow-up was scheduled at 45 days, at 6 months, and at 12 months after the procedure. The incidence, characteristics, and clinical course of device-related thrombus formation detected by TEE were assessed. Follow-up TEE identified thrombus formation on the Watchman device in 4 patients (3.4%). The prevalence of chronic AF was 100% in patients with thrombus, which was higher than that for patients without thrombus (40.0%). Deployed device size was numerically larger in patients with thrombus (29.3 ± 3.8 mm vs. 25.7 ± 3.2 mm, respectively). All patients with thrombus discontinued any of the anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy which was required under the study protocol. After restarting or continuing warfa...Continue Reading
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