Short- and long-term outcomes of percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion in cancer patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and objectives

Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is a viable option to mitigate bleeding and stroke risks in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are not eligible for oral anticoagulation. Its safety and efficacy in cancer patients remain unclear due to their exclusion from trials. This study aimed to compare short- and long-term LAAO outcomes between cancer and non-cancer patients.

Methods

Retrospective single centre study of 361 consecutive patients who underwent LAAO between april-2010 and december-2023 were included. Short-term outcomes included periprocedural complications, 30-day hospital readmission and mortality. Long-term outcomes included the composite of stroke, bleeding, and mortality and each component assessed separately.

SUBMITTER: Tinoco M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11742620 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature