Abstract
HighlightsWe present a clinical case of a patient with atrial fibrillation and a high bleeding risk according to HAS-BLED bleeding risk score who underwent thoracoscopic left atrial appendage (LAA) occluder implantation due to lack of endovascular access. Thoracoscopic amputation of LAA also can be performed in cases where an endovascular access cannot be achieved due to occlusion of the inferior vena cava or thrombosis of LAA. However, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the stump when conducting thoracoscopic amputation of LAA, and stop anticoagulation therapy only in case of non-embologenic stump. AbstractAtrial fibrillation is the most common rhythm disorder that can be conservatively treated using antiarrhythmic therapy, and anticoagulants can be used to prevent thromboembolic complications. However, prolonged use of anticoagulants is complicated by the risk of bleeding. Left atrial appendage (LAA) occluder implantation is an alternative way of preventing of thromboembolic and hemorrhagic complications. The article presents a clinical case of thoracoscopic LAA amputation after unsuccessful endovascular LAA occluder implantation in the patient with the inferior vena cava occlusion.
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