What is percutaneous left atrial appendage closure?

After percutaneous left atrial appendage closure: When to call

Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:

• You passed out (lost consciousness).
• You have symptoms of a stroke. These may include:
  • Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body.
  • Sudden vision changes.
  • Sudden trouble speaking.
  • Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.
  • Sudden problems with walking or balance.
  • A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches.

Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:

• You are bleeding from the area where the catheter was put in your blood vessel.
• You have a fast-growing, painful lump at the catheter site.
• You have signs of infection, such as:
  • Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.
  • Red streaks leading from the catheter site.
  • Pus draining from the catheter site.
  • A fever.
• Your leg is painful, looks blue, or feels cold, numb, or tingly.
• You have new or worse trouble breathing.

Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have any problems.