Novel stroke risk reduction in atrial fibrillation: left atrial appendage occlusion with a focus on the Watchman closure device

Figures & data

Figure 1 Image of the positioning of the Watchman device in the left atrial appendage.

Note: Different components and the relevant structures are noted.
Abbreviation: PET, polyethylene terephthalate.

Figure 2 X-plane two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic images of the left atrium before (A) and 45 days after (B) successful occlusion of the left atrial appendage using the Watchman device.