Thomas Stiermaier

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist

Medizinische Klinik II (Kardiologie, Angiologie, Intensivmedizin) Universitäres Herzzentrum Lübeck - Lübeck, Germany

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How should I manage a patient with insufficient surgical closure of the left atrial appendage

26 Jun 2025

Incomplete surgical LAA closure: how would you proceed?
Despite prior closure with an Atriclip during CABG, transoesophageal echocardiography reveals a persistent LAA gap in a high-risk patient with recurrent bleeding.
Explore the clinical details, imaging, and treatment dilemmas—then share your management approach!

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