Threading the Needle: Left Atrial Ridge Mass Complicating Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

•There is increased incidental, periprocedural discovery of intracardiac masses.•The left atrial ridge is an atypical location for primary cardiac tumors.•Left atrial ridge masses complicate percutaneous LAAO closure and anticoagulation.•A multidisciplinary approach is critical to navigate the management of these masses.

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CASE
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2025-08-08
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.case.2025.06.006
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Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
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Threading the Needle: Left Atrial Ridge Mass Complicating Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

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Threading the Needle: Left Atrial Ridge Mass Complicating Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

David A. McNamara, A. E. Burgess, Wassim Jawad, Andre Gauri, Ibrahim Khaleel
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Abstract

•There is increased incidental, periprocedural discovery of intracardiac masses.•The left atrial ridge is an atypical location for primary cardiac tumors.•Left atrial ridge masses complicate percutaneous LAAO closure and anticoagulation.•A multidisciplinary approach is critical to navigate the management of these masses.

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Grand Rapids Community College (US), West Health (US), Michigan State University (US)
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