Initial practice of left atrial appendage closure device in Japan; single-center experience

CONCLUSIONS: In this initial Japanese experience, LAAC therapy for high bleeding risk patients with NVAF seems feasible. Optimal antithrombotic regimens are warranted for better clinical outcomes.PMID:35094892 | DOI:10.1016/j.jjcc.2022.01.004

Source: Journal of Cardiology - January 31, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Masato Fukunaga Akihiro Isotani Shinichi Shirai Naoto Murakami Miho Nakamura Takashi Morinaga Kenichi Ishizu Kazuki Kitano Tatsuhiro Kataoka Masaomi Hayashi Kenichi Hiroshima Kenji Ando Source Type: research