Key result
Same-day discharge after intracardiac echocardiography-guided Watchman left atrial appendage occlusion was safe, with female sex, older age, and longer procedure duration predicting delayed discharge.
Why the study?
Is same-day discharge safe after intracardiac echocardiography-guided left atrial appendage occlusion?
Observational
No
Is same-day discharge safe after intracardiac echocardiography-guided left atrial appendage occlusion?
Same-day discharge after ICE-guided LAAO appears safe, though standardization of ICE protocols is needed before widespread adoption.
Supports same-day discharge feasibility after ICE-guided Watchman; leaves open randomized confirmation before practice change.
Key Points Single center study demonstrates the safety of same day discharge in intracardiac echocardiography guided watchman left atrial appendage occlusion. The study also reported that female sex, older age and longer procedure duration are predictors of non‐same day discharge. Standardization of intracardiac echocardiography for left atrial appendage closure devices is imperative before mainstream adoption.
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Khera et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Left atrial appendage occlusion. Same-day discharge after ICE-guided Watchman LAAO vs. Non-same day discharge was evaluated on Safety and predictors of non-same day discharge. Same-day discharge after intracardiac echocardiography-guided Watchman left atrial appendage occlusion was safe, with female sex, older age, and longer procedure duration predicting delayed discharge.
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