July 15, 2025Open Access
View Full PaperLeft atrial appendage closure: a reappraisal of atrial fibrillation guidelines
Key Result
This paper reviews recommendations for left atrial appendage closure based on the 2024 ESC and 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS guidelines for atrial fibrillation.
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Left atrial appendage closure
This paper reviews and reappraises the recommendations for left atrial appendage closure in the 2024 ESC and 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS atrial fibrillation guidelines.
Abstract
Recommendations for left atrial appendage closure according to the 2024 European Society of Cardiology and 2023 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/American College of Clinical Pharmacy/Heart Rhythm Society guidelines for atrial fibrillation. ACC, American College of Cardiology; ACCP, American College of Clinical Pharmacy; AF, atrial fibrillation; COR, class of recommendation; ESC, European Society of Cardiology; AHA, American Heart Association; HRS, Heart Rhythm Society; LAA, left atrial appendage; LAAO, left atrial appendage occlusion; LOE, level of evidence; NR, non-randomized; R, randomized.