107 Thoracoscopicepicardial left atrial appendage occlusion in stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibrillation - long-term resultes

Background: Oral anticoagulation remainse the standard of care for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. However not every patient is feasible for this therapy. Because approximately 90% thrombotic material originate from the left atrial appendage (LAA), it is assumed that the LAA closure might be not inferior to oral anticoagulation.
Source: Europace - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research