Vol 69, No 1 (2011)
Angiogram miesiąca
Published online: 2011-01-25

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Left atrial appendage elimination using Amplatzer Cardiac Plug in patients with atrial fibrillation - report of two cases

Michał Plewka, Jarosław D. Kasprzak, Jan Zbigniew Peruga, Jai-Wun Park, Piotr Lipiec
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.79564
Kardiol Pol 2011;69(1):85-87.

Abstract

Percutaneous left atrial appendage device closure is currently under evaluation as a method for reducing stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation and contraindications for long-term oral anticoagulation therapy. We present two cases of successful implantation of new left atrial appendage occluder - Amplatzer Cardiac Plug.
Kardiol Pol 2011; 69, 1: 85-87

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