Left atrial appendage occlusion for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

CONCLUSIONS: LAA occlusion appears to preserve the benefits of oral anticoagulation therapy for stroke prevention in patients with AF, but the current evidence is of low quality.
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Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - February 16, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hanif H, Belley-Cote EP, Alotaibi A, Dvirnik N, Neupane B, Beyene J, Eikelboom JW, Holmes D, Whitlock RP Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research