Left atrial appendage occlusion with the Amplatzer Amulet for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: the first case in Greece.
| Title | Left atrial appendage occlusion with the Amplatzer Amulet for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: the first case in Greece. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2013 |
| Authors | Tzikas, A., Karagounis L., Bouktsi M., Drevelegas A., Parcharidou D., Ioannidis S., Krasopoulos G., & Giannakoulas G. |
| Journal | Hellenic J Cardiol |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pagination | 408-12 |
| Date Published | 2013 Sep-Oct |
| ISSN | 2241-5955 |
| Keywords | Aged, Atrial Appendage, Atrial Fibrillation, Greece, Humans, Male, Septal Occluder Device, Stroke, Treatment Outcome |
| Abstract | Left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion has been introduced into clinical practice as a valuable alternative to oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. In this case presentation we describe the first LAA occlusion in Greece using the Amplatzer Amulet device. We also briefly discuss issues related to procedural safety and multimodality imaging for LAA occlusion. |
| Alternate Journal | Hellenic J Cardiol |
| PubMed ID | 24100187 |
