Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion using different technologies in the United Kingdom: A multicenter registry

ConclusionsLAAO can be performed safely in a real world setting with good implant success rates and procedural outcomes. The long‐term benefits of the procedure are reassuring in terms of both ischemic events and avoidance of severe bleeding associated with anticoagulation in this patient group. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - September 20, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Timothy R. Betts, Milena Leo, Sandeep Panikker, Prapa Kanagaratnam, Michael Koa ‐Wing, David Wyn Davies, David Hildick‐Smith, Dylan G. Wynne, Oliver Ormerod, Oliver R. Segal, Anthony W. Chow, Derick Todd, Sandra Cabrera Gomez, Graeme J. Kirkwood, Davi Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research