Clinical Characteristics of Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients With a Large Left Atrial Appendage Ostium-Limiting Percutaneous Closure

CONCLUSIONS: NVAF patients with a large LAA ostium may have a higher risk of stroke and bleeding. LSAF and factors leading to LA overload may be closely associated with LAA ostial dilatation and can promote it.PMID:35786689 | DOI:10.1253/circj.CJ-22-0053

Source: Circulation Journal - July 5, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tomoko Machino-Ohtsuka Daishi Nakagawa Noor K Albakaa Tomofumi Nakatsukasa Naoto Kawamatsu Kimi Sato Masayoshi Yamamoto Hiro Yamasaki Tomoko Ishizu Masaki Ieda Source Type: research