Outcomes of Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure: A Retrospective Single-Center Experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Catheter ablation is an effective therapy in the management of atrial fibrillation (AF). Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is an alternative to anticoagulation for stroke prevention in patients with bleeding risks.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of combining AF ablation and LAAC in a single procedure.

Methods

This retrospective observational study included consecutive patients who underwent concomitant AF ablation and LAAC between June 2015 and August 2021. We assessed the safety and efficacy of the combined procedure with respect to procedural success, periprocedural complications, thromboembolism, bleeding, and arrhythmia recurrence.

Results

A total of 178 patients (mean age 72.1 ± 8.7 years, 60.7% mal

SUBMITTER: Alzahrani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11609395 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature