Left Atrial Appendage Closure: A Narrative Review

Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and the cause of thromboembolic events in elderly patients worldwide. AF is associated with a significantly increased risk of morbidity and mortality due to cardiac emboli, primarily from left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus. Or...

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Main Authors: Takashi Nagasaka, Mamoo Nakamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2023-11-01
Series:Cardiology and Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40119-023-00337-2