Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Devices Available, Pitfalls, Advantages, and Future Directions

Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Devices Available, Pitfalls, Advantages, and Future Directions

Transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure has emerged as a non-pharmacological alternative to long-term anticoagulation for stroke prevention in appropriately selected patients with AF.

Over the past decade, multiple devices have been developed for transcatheter LAA closure, with continuous refinement in design and peri-procedural techniques. Watchman FIx and ...

Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - May 16, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: dbarot525787 Source Type: research