Choosing Appropriate Candidates for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
Chengxiang Zhang,
Hao Lu,
Yuansong Zhu
Abstract:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one the most prevalent arrhythmias globally and is
associated with a significantly higher risk of morbidity and mortality, including
an up to five-fold increase in risk of stroke. While oral anticoagulation therapy
remains the standard approach for stroke prevention in nonvalvular AF, left
atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has emerged as a viable alternative for
patients who are intolerant to long-term oral anticoagulation therapy. However,
selecting appropriate candidates for… Show more
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