Effective stroke prevention with oral anticoagulation (OAC) is the cornerstone of the
management of patients with atrial fibrillation. The use of OAC reduces the risk of stroke and …

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Abstract Background and Aims Residual leaks are not infrequent after left atrial appendage
occlusion. However, there is still uncertainty regarding their prognostic implications. The aim …

Stroke prevention and symptom control are two integral pillars in atrial fibrillation (AF)
management. Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is effective at reducing …

Aims Clinical practice guidelines do not recommend discontinuation of long-term oral
anticoagulation in patients with a high stroke risk after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation …

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of stroke. Stroke
prevention with oral anticoagulation (OAC) is recommended in AF patients at increased risk …

Importance Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has emerged as an alternative to
anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation. However, the performance of LAAO among …

Abstract Background The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative
improved quality and reduced costs following total hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA). In …

In clinical practice, atrial fibrillation (AF) is known as the most common sustained arrhythmia.
Therefore, identification of individuals at risk of AF development/recurrence or its associated …

Data on the efficacy of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in clinical practice are limited.
We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies that reported …