Current methods of left atrial appendage closure: the non-pharmacological approach for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation patients
Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a significant contributor to cardioembolic stroke, with the left atrial appendage (LAA) often being the principal source of thrombus. Given the substantial impact of stroke on patient quality of life, and its potential life-threatening nature, stroke p...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-08-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Arrhythmia |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42444-023-00103-4 |