The Treatment of Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm by a Minimally Invasive Approach
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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: 146-148, 2018.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Left atrial appendage (LAA) aneurysm is a rare, pathologic condition that may lead to atrial tachyarrhythmia or thromboembolic events. A 49-year-old man presented with aggravated palpitation and dizziness. He suffered from refractory atrial fibrillation despite a previous history of radiofrequency catheter ablation. Echocardiography revealed a 57-mm LAA aneurysm. Surgical ablation was performed through a right mini-thoracotomy, and the LAA aneurysm was obliterated with a 50-mm AtriClip (Atricure Inc., Westchester, OH, USA). However, follow-up computed tomography showed residual communication, so the patient is still taking warfarin. We report that a minimally invasive strategy for treating LAA aneurysm can be considered, but incomplete closure may occur; thus, caution is needed.
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Main subject:
Atrial Fibrillation
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Tachycardia
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Warfarin
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Echocardiography
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Follow-Up Studies
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Catheter Ablation
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
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Atrial Appendage
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Dizziness
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Aneurysm
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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