Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion discrepancy between randomised trials and clinical practice
In patients with atrial fibrillation and previous episodes of bleeding on oral anticoagulant treatment, left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has emerged as an alternative way to decrease the risk of stroke.The use of the procedure has been on the rise, and the news coverage has been dominated by a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2022-10-01
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Series: | Open Heart |
Online Access: | https://openheart.bmj.com/content/9/2/e002079.full |