Outcomes After Left Atrial Appendage Clip Placement During Cardiac Surgery: A Nationwide Analysis

This study evaluated nationwide associations between concomitant left atrial appendage clip (LAAC) placement during cardiac surgery and postoperative outcomes. We identified 1,260,999 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting, valve, and aortic surgeries in the 2016-2020 Nationwide Readmissions Database and stratified by concomitant LAAC versus no-LAAC placement. Patients who underwent surgical ablation were excluded. Mortality and complications were compared during index admissions and for patients readmitted within 30 and 90 days of the index discharge date for unmatched and propensity score matched (PSM) groups.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jean-Luc A. Maigrot, Aaron J. Weiss, Guangjin Zhou, Haley N. Jenkins, Siran M. Koroukian, Krish C. Dewan, Edward G. Soltesz Source Type: research