Po-03-190 safety and outcomes of left atrial appendage occlusion in nonagenarians

As the human lifespan continues to lengthen, so too will the incidence of atrial fibrillation and the need for anticoagulation for stroke prevention. However, many of these patients that require anticoagulation are also at high risk of bleeding making left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) an attractive option. Studies on the procedural risks in the very elderly are limited and the safety of LAAO in nonagenarians is lacking.

Source: Heart Rhythm - May 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anis John Kadado, Alexandra Marenco, Jishu Motta, Khalid Sawalha, Kyle Gobeil, Michel Farah, Guy Rozen, Marshal Fox, Fadi M. Chalhoub Source Type: research