Why the study?
Do left atrial appendage closure strategies improve safety and efficacy compared to pharmacological strategies in patients with non-valvular AF?
Population
Patients with non-valvular AF (NVAF)
Comparison
Left atrial appendage closure strategies vs Pharmacological strategies
Design
Review
Authors
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Minimal evidence warrants caution against routine LAA occlusion in NVAF; leaves open need for randomized comparisons.
Do left atrial appendage closure strategies improve safety and efficacy compared to pharmacological strategies in patients with non-valvular AF?
Current evidence comparing LAA occlusion strategies to pharmacological therapy in NVAF is minimal, highlighting the need for further research.
McBride et al. (2018) studied this question.
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