Persistence and Distortion of Electrical Activity in the LAA 5 Years After Endovascular Occlusion
oleh: Rohit K. Kharbanda, MD, Frank R.N. van Schaagen, MD, Ad J.J.C. Bogers, MD, PhD, Natasja M.S. de Groot, MD, PhD
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| Diterbitkan: | Elsevier 2020-04-01 |
Deskripsi
This is the first report demonstrating persistence and distortion of electrical activity in the left atrial appendage 5 years after endovascular occlusion with a Watchman device. Electrical conduction is impaired providing an arrhythmogenic substrate for atrial tachyarrhythmias. Localized inflammation may result in structural and electrical remodeling in these patients. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)