Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
Key result
Mechanical exclusion of the left atrial appendage offers an alternative strategy for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation who are deemed unsuitable for oral anticoagulation.
Population
Patients with atrial fibrillation, particularly those deemed unsuitable for oral anticoagulation
Design
Review
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Discussion
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Overview
May support LAA exclusion in anticoagulation-ineligible AF; leaves open need for randomized outcome trials.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with atrial fibrillation, particularly those deemed unsuitable for oral anticoagulation
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Intervention
Mechanical exclusion, removal, or occlusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA)
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Outcome
Stroke prevention
This review highlights recent advances and available devices for mechanical exclusion of the left atrial appendage as an alternative strategy for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Cite This Study
Patel et al. (2012) conducted a review in Atrial Fibrillation. Left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion vs. Oral systemic anticoagulation was evaluated. Mechanical exclusion of the left atrial appendage offers an alternative strategy for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation who are deemed unsuitable for oral anticoagulation.