Left atrial appendage closure in very elderly patients in the French National Registry

Conclusion Despite a higher mean CHA2DS2-VASc score in octogenarians, the rate of thromboembolic events after LAAC in this age group was similar to that in patients aged <80 years. Trial registration number ClinicalTrials.gov Registry (NCT03434015).

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Source: Heart - January 29, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Teiger, E., Eschalier, R., Amabile, N., Rioufol, G., Ducrocq, G., Garot, P., Lepillier, A., Bille, J., Elbaz, M., Defaye, P., Audureau, E., Le Corvoisier, P., French Left Atrial Appendage Closure-2 registry (FLAAC-2) investigators, Abi-Khalil, Amabile, Ar Tags: Arrhythmias and sudden death Source Type: research