Why the study?
Simplified LAAO is increasingly performed in China, but there is a lack of relevant guidance to standardize its clinical application.
This expert consensus provides standardized clinical pathways for simplified, X-ray fluoroscopy-guided left atrial appendage occlusion in China.
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Facilitates standardized adoption of simplified fluoroscopy-guided LAAO for Chinese clinicians; extends consensus guidance to fluoroscopy-only techniques.
With the experience with left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) gained in recent years and advances in occlusion devices, the risks of this procedure have been consistently reduced. Simplified LAAO is becoming increasingly widely performed in China. Numerous clinical studies have shown that X-ray fluoroscopy-guided LAAO is both safe and effective. However, there is a lack of relevant guidance in China. For the purpose of standardizing the clinical application of simplified LAAO, this consensus was developed by the expert group based on an extensive evaluation of relevant research results and first-line clinical experience. It is expected to provide a reference basis for clinicians.
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