Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: British Cardiovascular Intervention Society and British Heart Rhythm Society Position Statement

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: British Cardiovascular Intervention Society and British Heart Rhythm Society Position Statement AF is the most common abnormal heart rhythm. It increases the risk of stroke by five times. Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) was developed as an alternative to oral anticoagulation. The procedure has been studied in large international randomised trials and registries and was approved by the National Institute for Health and Car...
Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research