Complications of Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Left atrial appendage (LAA) closure has emerged as an effective strategy for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for long-term anticoagulation. Despite its growing adoption in interventional cardiology, the procedure is associated with a range of potential complications that require careful recognition and management.
This section of Case Reports and Case Series in Cardiology Journal focuses on complications of left atrial appendage closure, providing a platform for clinicians to share real-world experiences, rare presentations, and procedural challenges.
Common Complications
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Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade
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Device embolization or malposition
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Residual peri-device leak
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Procedure-related stroke or transient ischemic attack
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Vascular access complications
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Bleeding events
Device-Related Complications
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Device-associated thrombus formation
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Incomplete LAA closure
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Erosion or perforation
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Long-term device-related adverse outcomes
Clinical Importance
Understanding complications of LAA closure is essential for improving procedural safety, refining patient selection, and optimizing post-procedural care. Case reports and case series published in Case Reports and Case Series in Cardiology Journal play a critical role in identifying rare complications and guiding evidence-based management strategies.
Scope of Submissions
Case Reports and Case Series in Cardiology Journal welcomes submissions including:
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Case reports on rare or complex LAA closure complications
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Case series highlighting procedural outcomes
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Imaging-based case studies
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Management and troubleshooting techniques
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Comparative device-related complication analyses
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Manuscript Submission
Authors are requested to submit their manuscript by using Online Manuscript Submission Portal: https://www.casereportsincardiology.org/submit.html (or) also invited to submit through the Journal E-mail Id: editor@casereportsincardiology.org.
