Thromboembolism Prevention via Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure with Transeosophageal Echocardiography Guidance

Table 1

Summary of main characteristics of the currently used transcatheter LAA occlusion devices.

Device name	Size	Construction	Transcatheter delivered	Self-expanding	Blood flow	Temporary anticoagulation
WATCHMAN	21–33 mm	Nitinol/polyester	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ACP	16–30 mm	Nitinol/Dacron	Yes	Yes	No	No