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WATCHMAN device-related thrombus successfully treated with apixaban: A case report

RATIONALE: Among atrial fibrillation patients with high risk of bleeding, left atrial appendage occlusion has emerged as an alternative to long-term oral anticoagulation therapy for stroke prevention. Device-related thrombus remains a major concern because it may result in recurrent embolic events....

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Autores principales: Wong, Chun-Ka, Chan, Pak-Hei, Lam, Cheung-Chi, Kwok, On-Hing, Lam, Yat-Yin, Siu, Chung-Wah
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Health 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5708950/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29381951
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000008693