Significant Hemoptysis Following Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in a Patient with Atrial Fibrillation and Thrombus: A Case Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Significant Hemoptysis Following Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in a Patient with Atrial Fibrillation and Thrombus: A Case Study

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  • Qiqi Jin

  • Jianjian Yang

  • Shufang Wu

  • Shanjiang Chen

  • January 5, 2026

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    Atrial fibrillation is linked to a high risk of thromboembolic events, primarily originating from the left atrial appendage.

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    Left atrial appendage occlusion is a viable strategy for preventing thromboembolism in patients with persistent left atrial appendage thrombus.

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    An 86-year-old male patient developed massive hemoptysis following left atrial appendage occlusion, indicating a serious postoperative complication.

  • 4

    Emergency interventions, including bronchial artery embolization, effectively controlled the patient's hemoptysis after the LAAO procedure.

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    Postoperative follow-up showed significant hemorrhage absorption with no complications, highlighting the importance of careful monitoring.

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Significant Hemoptysis Following Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in a Patient with Atrial Fibrillation and Thrombus: A Case Study

  • by Qiqi Jin, Jianjian Yang, Shufang Wu, Shanjiang Chen

  • January 5, 2026

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