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From: Mitral valvuloplasty with left atrial appendage closure and pacemaker implantation in a dog with severe myxomatous mitral valve degeneration: a case report

Fig. 3

Atriclip for closure of the left atrial appendage. AtriClip consists of a Gillinov–Cosgrove Clip placed in a Deployment Loop. The Gillinov–Cosgrove Clip is made of two parallel titanium tubes with elastic nitinol springs covered by knit braided polyester. The nitinol springs apply a constant and durable force leading to closure of the left atrial appendage. Short-term stability is obtained by the force of the clip, and long-term durability is provided by tissue ingrowth. a, b Pull the left atrial appendage into the Gillinov–Cosgrove Clip. c Closure of the left atrial appendage. d Cutting off the string in Suture Cutting Zone. e, f After cutting off the thread, closing clip was detached from Deployment Loop

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