Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery atrial clipping for atrial fibrillation

We present a unique case of left atrial appendage occlusion performed via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, using an Atriclip to occlude the left atrial appendage in a patient with atrial fibrillation in whom anticoagulation was contraindicated due to a history of recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research