Does Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in LVAD Patients Impact Outcomes: A Single Centre Study

Results of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in coronary artery bypass and valvular surgeries from large multicentre studies remain contradictory. No data has been presented on the outcomes of LAAO during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant. Therefore, we studied the effects of LAAO during LVAD implantation on postoperative risk of stroke and mortality.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: 404 Source Type: research