The prevalence and characteristics of candidates for percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion using a WATCHMAN device among patients who underwent atrial fibrillation ablation in a Japanese population

ConclusionTwelve percent of patients who underwent AF ablation were potential candidates for LAAO using a WATCHMAN device in this Japanese population. It is imperative to evaluate bleeding risk when considering the indications for LAAO.
Source: Journal of Echocardiography - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research