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Review Article
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