Contemporary European practice in left atrial appendage closure: results from a survey focusing on planning, techniques and post-implantation management
Key result
Survey of European LAAC centers reveals significant regional heterogeneity in planning, techniques, and post-procedural management.
- n=357
Why the study?
The survey aimed to describe current preprocedural planning, procedural techniques, and post-implantation management of left atrial appendage closure across Europe.
What are the contemporary European practices regarding preprocedural planning, procedural techniques, and post-implantation management for left atrial appendage closure?
Population
357 participating European LAAC centres in 14 countries
Design
Prospective survey
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Substantial European LAAC practice variation warrants caution in adopting local protocols; leaves open which planning, guidance, and antithrombotic strategies optimize outcomes.
Study Design
Type
Cross-Sectional (n=357)
Multicenter
Yes
Structured PICO
What are the contemporary European practices regarding preprocedural planning, procedural techniques, and post-implantation management for left atrial appendage closure?
P
Population
357 European LAAC centres across 14 countries surveyed on preprocedural planning, procedural techniques, and post-implantation management.
E
Exposure
Survey of current practice for LAAC (preprocedural planning, procedure techniques, and post-implantation management)
O
Outcome
Current preprocedural planning, procedure techniques and post-implantation management of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC)
A European survey reveals widespread adoption of LAAC but highlights significant regional heterogeneity in preprocedural planning, procedural techniques, and post-procedural antithrombotic regimens.
Cite This Study
Garot et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Left atrial appendage closure (n=357). Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) practice was evaluated on Current preprocedural planning, procedure techniques and post-implantation management of LAAC. A survey of 357 European centers performing 9,447 LAAC procedures revealed significant regional heterogeneity in preprocedural planning, procedural techniques, and post-procedural management.