Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly >75 Years Old: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
Background: Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is an established therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF); however, there is a limited understanding of LAAC in elderly patients (≥75 years old). We conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the procedural complications and long-term outcome...
Main Authors: | Shaojie Han, Ruikun Jia, Shenyu Zhao, Juan Chan, Yixuan Bai, Kaijun Cui |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Diagnostics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/12/3174 |
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