Periprocedural Outcomes Associated With Use of a Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device in China.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has emerged as an alternative to anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation. However, the performance of LAAO among East Asian patients is unknown.

Objective

To document the procedural success rate and configurations, major adverse event rates, and antithrombotic medication regimens during and after LAAO procedures among patients in China.

Design, setting, and participants

In this cohort study, consecutive patients from 39 Chinese centers undergoing LAAO were prospectively enrolled between April 1, 2019, and October 31, 2020. Periprocedural and intraprocedural techniques and postprocedural medications were left to the surgeon's discretion. Data were analyzed from July 1 to November 1, 2021.

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SUBMITTER: Su F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9157261 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature