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ArticleJACC. Case reports2026

Retrieval Strategies for Embolized Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices.

Usama Sadiq, Muneeba Ali, Stacey Damito, Maxwell Ambrosino, Muhammad Salman Sabri, Muhammad Ahmad Sadiq, Muhammad Hamza Sadiq, Richard Kovach, Sheena Rastogi, Muhammad Raza

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Usama SadiqDeborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, New Jersey, USA. Electronic address: uxs016@gmail.com.
Muneeba AliJefferson Abington Hospital, Abington, Pennsylvania, USA.
Stacey DamitoDeborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, New Jersey, USA.
Maxwell AmbrosinoDeborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, New Jersey, USA.
Muhammad Salman SabriJefferson Abington Hospital, Abington, Pennsylvania, USA.
Muhammad Ahmad SadiqYale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Muhammad Hamza SadiqCrestwood Medical Center, Huntsville, Alabama, USA.
Richard KovachDeborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, New Jersey, USA.
Sheena RastogiDeborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, New Jersey, USA.
Muhammad RazaDeborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, New Jersey, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundDevice embolization (DE) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). As landmark trials broaden the eligible population for LAAO, operator preparedness for DE management becomes increasingly critical. CASE SUMMARY: We present 4 cases of LAAO DE managed with distinct retrieval strategies: 1) open surgical retrieval with concurrent AtriClip ligation for an endothelialized left atrial device; 2) sequential transseptal then retrograde arterial snaring for intraprocedural migration to the abdominal aorta; 3) transseptal retrieval using a dedicated ONO system with cerebral embolic protection for partial left atrial dislodgment; and 4) retrograde large-bore arterial retrieval for delayed aortic embolization.

conclusionsPercutaneous retrieval is feasible in most cases when tailored to embolization location. Surgical backup remains indispensable. Prevention requires rigorous preprocedural imaging, accurate sizing, and routine postimplant surveillance. TAKE HOME MESSAGE: LAAO embolization has high mortality, accurate device sizing as well as follow up imaging in paramount.

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atrial fibrillationdevice embolizationleft atrial appendage occlusionpercutaneous retrievalsnare techniquestructural heart disease

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PMCPMC13531197

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