(PDF) Approaches to Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion by Randall Lee MD, PhD

This is the PDF eBook version for Approaches to Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion, An Issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics by Randall Lee MD, PhD

Each chapter is built in a logical way, starting with some key points for learning and then presenting text, tables and figures for further consideration . There are plenty of really nice diagrams and radiologic and echocardiography pictures throughout the book and it is apparent that the authors have done an extensive literature review on the subject, providing information that is up-to-date and relevant.

Topics include stroke and bleeding risks in patients with atrial fibrillation, embryology and anatomy, rationale, catheter-based endocardial closure, pericardial access, catheter-based epicardial closure, surgical closure, device and left atrial appendage specific characteristic for successful closure, clinical results, the role of CTA and MRA imaging, imaging with TEE, post-procedural management, and prevention and management of complications.