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It was reported that device thrombosis occurred.A left atrial appendage (laa) closure procedure was performed, and a 27mm watchman flx pro closure device was implanted.The patient was discharged.At the one-year follow-up computed tomography (ct), findings of a device related thrombus (drt) extending beyond the fabric portion of the closure device were observed.The drt was layered from the screw portion toward the coumadin ridge side.Anticoagulant therapy had been discontinued three (3) months after the procedure, and the patient was currently taking antiplatelet medication.No infarction-like symptoms had been observed to date.After the ct findings were confirmed, anticoagulant therapy was resumed, and a follow-up ct was planned for 3 to 6 months later.
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