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.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.iccl.2013.12.002 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
"I wanna know what to expect" - Care needs regarding sexual and reproductive health after cancer in adolescence and young adulthood (AYA) and recommendations for providers.
Eur J Oncol Nurs
January 2025
Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands.
Purpose: To assess care needs related to sexual and reproductive health of patients and survivors diagnosed with cancer during adolescence and young adulthood (AYA).
Methods: Participants (N = 190) were predominantly female (87.4%) and diagnosed with cancer between age 12-39 years.
Prone Transpsoas Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Degenerative Disc Disease.
JBJS Essent Surg Tech
January 2025
Department of Neurosurgery, Center for Neuroscience and Spine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington.
Background: Prone transpsoas lumbar interbody fusion (PTP) is a newer technique to treat various spinal disc pathologies. PTP is a variation of lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) that is performed with the patient prone rather than in the lateral decubitus position. This approach offers similar benefits of lateral spinal surgery, which include less blood loss, shorter hospital stay, and quicker recovery compared with traditional open spine surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSurgical Fixation of Flail Chest Injuries: Reduction and Fixation Options, Tips and Tricks.
J Orthop Trauma
December 2024
OhioHealth, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH.
Modern techniques of rib fracture fixation surgery follow the AO principles of fracture reduction, fixation, and appropriate soft tissue handling. Fixation techniques can be performed using anatomic reduction and rigid fixation, or bridge plate fixation for comminuted fractures. Anatomic and nonanatomic plates can be used, although titanium precontoured locking plates are the most commonly used.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeer Review of an Article: Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting.
Indian J Radiol Imaging
January 2025
Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Scientific publications are rapidly increasing in number, placing growing pressure on academics to publish. This study highlights the important tips and tricks for the authors in the context of reviewers' feedback and how to manage the article till the final stage of publication.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImproving Social Media-Based Support Groups for the Rare Disease Community: Interview Study With Patients and Parents of Children with Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases.
JMIR Hum Factors
December 2024
Center for Bioethics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
Background: The rarity that is inherent in rare disease (RD) often means that patients and parents of children with RDs feel uniquely isolated and therefore are unprepared or unsupported in their care. To overcome this isolation, many within the RD community turn to the internet, and social media groups in particular, to gather useful information about their RDs. While previous research has shown that social media support groups are helpful for those affected by RDs, it is unclear what these groups are particularly useful or helpful for patients and parents of children with RDs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!