Left atrial appendage occlusion in high-risk patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Conclusions
Our data suggest LAA occlusion in high-risk patients with NVAF not suitable for OACs is feasible and associated with low complication rates as well as low rates of stroke and major bleeding at long-term follow-up.
Source: Heart - Category: Cardiology Authors: Berti, S., Pastormerlo, L. E., Rezzaghi, M., Trianni, G., Paradossi, U., Cerone, E., Ravani, M., De Caterina, A. R., Rizza, A., Palmieri, C. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Echocardiography, Clinical diagnostic tests Cardiac risk factors and prevention Source Type: research
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