Atrial fibrillation is the most common chronic arrhythmia worldwide, and stroke is its most
common complication. Approximately 20% of all ischemic strokes attributed to atrial …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia in clinical practice. AF is
associated with a 4–5-fold increased risk of stroke and systemic embolism. Oral …

Whereas the left atrial appendage plays a rather minor role under physiological
circumstances, it gains an importance in patients with atrial fibrillation. Compelling evidence …

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at risk for stroke and thromboembolism. Oral
anticoagulants (OAC) are effective therapies to reduce the risk of stroke; however, these …

Non‐Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation. The
most feared complication associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) is stroke, the risk of which …

Abstract Purpose of Review Anticoagulant therapy effectively reduces the incidence of
stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) but is underutilized and frequently …

Background—The multicenter PROTECT AF study (Watchman Left Atrial Appendage
System for Embolic Protection in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation) was conducted to determine …

Background: The multicenter PROTECT AF study (Watchman Left Atrial Appendage System
for Embolic Protection in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation) was conducted to determine …

Background: Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia observed in the population and
represents an important risk factor for stroke. Currently, the gold standard for stroke …

Atrial fibrillation is associated with a risk of stroke, primarily from embolization of clots that
form in the left atrial appendage. This structure has been targeted to reduce stroke risk in …