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SUBMITTER: Turagam MK
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8420938 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Journal of the American College of Cardiology 20180626 4
Left atrial appendage (LAA) closure has evolved as an effective strategy for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation who are considered suitable for oral anticoagulation. There is strong evidence based on randomized clinical trials with 1 percutaneous device, as well as a large registry experience with several devices, regarding the safety and efficacy of this strategy. In addition, there is encouraging data regarding the effect of epicardial LAA closure on decreasing arrhythmia b ...[more]