Right atrial appendage thrombosis after percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: a case report
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By
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Haohui Du
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Lijun Zeng
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Xiaobo Pu
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June 17, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Thrombosis of the Right Atrial Appendage Following Percutaneous Occlusion of the Left Atrial Appendage: A Case Study
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | |
| Key Mechanisms | |
| Target Population | Patients with atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and contraindications to long-term oral anticoagulation. |
| Care Setting | |
Key Highlights
- Patient developed RAA thrombosis one year after LAAO; timeline of events should be clearer.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Follow-up imaging at 2 weeks and 3 months to assess resolution of thrombus.
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Post-procedural anticoagulation with dabigatran followed by rivaroxaban after RAA thrombosis; specify duration of rivaroxaban treatment.
Clinical Best Practices
- Expand on monitoring strategies for right-sided intracardiac thrombi in patients with AF after LAAO.
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