摘要
Dear editor,The left atrial appendage(LAA)is the most common site for thrombus formation in patients with atrial fibrillation(AF).[1]We present the case of a patient with AF who underwent LAA closure(LAAC)with Watchman(Atritech,Boston Scientific,USA),in whom extracranial systemic embolic events(SEEs)with left atrial thrombus were observed after 4 years,and discuss relevant literature to improve the understanding of SEEs.
基金
supported by grants from the Clinical Plateau Discipline of Pudong New Area Health Committee(PWYgy2018-03)
the General Project of Science and Technology Committee of Pudong New Area(PKJ2019-Y40).
