Many studies have shown there is higher mortality and complications among women after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) vs. men, especially after 30 days. Even though the mechanism driving higher mortality remains uncertain, recent studies have seen differences in thrombus formation with increased platelet count among women. In STEMI patients, intracoronary thrombus burden is a predictor…
TRAPEUR Registry: Thrombus Trapping with Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device
Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) devices are a good alternative for the prevention of systemic thromboembolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) and high risk of bleeding or those with anticoagulation contraindication. According to PRAGUE-17 outcomes, at 4 years, LAAC resulted non-inferior to direct anticoagulation in the prevention of cardiovascular, neurological, and bleeding events. …