Open AccessOcclusion of left atrial appendage in patients with atrial fibrillation
Author(s) -
О. Н. Ганеева
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
patologiâ krovoobraŝeniâ i kardiohirurgiâ/patologiâ krovoobrašeniâ i kardiohirurgiâ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.136
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 2500-3119
pISSN - 1681-3472
DOI - 10.21688/1681-3472-2014-4-104-112
Subject(s) - medicine , left atrial appendage occlusion , atrial fibrillation , cardiology , occlusion , atrial appendage , appendage , warfarin , sinus rhythm , anatomy
The article reviews a new method of prophylaxis of thromboembolitic complications, specifically occlusion of left atrial appendage, in patients with atrial fibrillation. Indications and contraindications for the procedure, as well as a step-by-step process of the intervention itself are described. Special emphasis is placed on the up-to-date evidence and the review of clinical trials.