Temporal Changes and Clinical Implications of Delayed Peridevice Leak Following Left Atrial Appendage Closure - JCEP January 2022

Endocardial left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) devices are alternatives to long-term oral anticoagulation (OAC) for patients with atrial fibrillation. Peridevice leak (PDL) >5mm may prohibit discontinuation of OAC. New PDL detected by TEE at 45-90 days occurred in a significant percentage of patients and was associated with worse clinical outcomes. PDL ≤3mm tended to regress overtime.

Editor-in-Chief

Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD, FACC

CME Editor
Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD

Author
Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD

Important Dates
Date of Release: January 17, 2022
Term of Approval/Date of CME/MOC/ECME Expiration: January 16, 2023

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