Safety and Efficacy of Left Atrial Appendage Closure with the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug in Very High Stroke and Bleeding Risk Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation

Conclusion LAAC using the ACP device was associated with an acceptable low rate of embolic and bleeding events after a median follow-up of 9 months in a cohort of patients with AF who were amongst the highest stroke and bleeding risks reported so far in LAAC trials.

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Source: Cardiology and Therapy - November 13, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research