title: Complex anatomy making it difficult for left atrial appendage closure.
abstract: Left atrial appendage closure is a useful technique for patients at high thromboembolic risk and contraindications for oral anticoagulation therapy. However, it can be challenging when anatomical difficulties are encountered. We present a unique case of atypical appendage uptake and how we completed the procedure.
authors: Department of Cardiology, Torrejon University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
authors: Rodrigo
authors: R
authors: Teijeiro-Mestre
authors: Department of Cardiology, Torrejon University Hospital, Madrid, Spain; Francisco de Vitoria University, Madrid, Spain. Electronic address: eduar.alegria@gmail.com.
authors: Eduardo
authors: E
authors: Alegría-Barrero
authors: Department of Cardiology, Torrejon University Hospital, Madrid, Spain; Francisco de Vitoria University, Madrid, Spain.
authors: Juan
authors: J
authors: Ruiz-García
authors: Department of Neurology, Torrejon University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
authors: Beatriz
authors: B
authors: Oyanguren
authors: Department of Neurology, Torrejon University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
authors: Miriam
authors: M
authors: Eimil
authors: Department of Cardiology, Torrejon University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
authors: Miguel Ángel San
authors: MÁ
authors: Martín
authors: Department of Cardiology, Monteprincipe University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
authors: Eulogio
authors: E
authors: García
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D020517:Atrial Appendage / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D055989:Septal Occluder Device; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
keywords: Atrial fibrillation; Left atrial appendage; Transesophageal echocardiogram