Racial and ethnic differences in left atrial appendage occlusion wait time, complications, and periprocedural management

Conclusion: Despite an increased prevalence of comorbidities amongst non ‐whites, wait time for LAAO and procedural complications were similar in whites versus non‐whites. Among those with prior GI bleed, whites were nearly five‐fold more likely to be discharged on OAC than non‐whites, independent of income.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - May 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Abdullah Haddad, Matthew Bocchese, Rebecca Garber, Brian O'Neill, George A. Yesenosky, Pravin Patil, Martin G. Keane, Sabrina Islam, Jacqueline M. Sherrer, Anuj Basil, Chethan Gangireddy, Joshua M. Cooper, Edmond M. Cronin, Isaac R. Whitman Tags: ORIGINAL ‐ ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Source Type: research