Combined catheter ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion for persistent atrial fibrillation with left atrial appendage thrombus

HeartRhythm Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Haiyang Xie, Jianlong Yin, Jingbai Lu, Yong Jiang, Linlin Chen, Yan Yao, Jun Liu
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2026.03.002
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Abstract

Left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus is generally regarded as a contraindication to LAA closure and catheter ablation. Conversely, for the specific subset of patients with LAA thrombus refractory to anticoagulant therapy, who are also complicated by severe heart failure and persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), implementation of these two interventions is often deemed clinically necessary.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

Publication details

Journal / source
HeartRhythm Case Reports
Volume
12
Issue
6
Pages
585–588
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN