824 Eligibility for Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure: A Retrospective Study of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation With Haemorrhagic Events

Anticoagulation is recommended in patients with AF at risk of cardioembolic stroke. However, in patients with major bleeding events, anticoagulation is contraindicated. Such patients may be eligible for percutaneous LAA closure to reduce stroke risk.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - November 8, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: P. Lu, F. Ha, A. Shrestha, C. Fung, A. MacIsaac, L. Sanders, S. Palmer Source Type: research