Thoracoscopic Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion with the AtriClip PRO2: An  Experience of 144 Patients

To report the clinical outcomes of thoracoscopic left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) with the AtriClip PRO2 device (Atricure Inc, Mason, OH, USA). Stroke risk reduction with LAAO in patients with atrial fibrillation is now well-established. Many surgical and percutaneous techniques have been used, with varying rates of success. The percutaneous devices have had issues with procedural complications and peridevice flow. Thoracoscopic AtriClip offers an epicardial linear closure of the appendage at its ostium.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research