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A thorough understanding of left atrial appendage anatomy and its proximity to other cardiac structures is crucial to achieve optimal procedural outcomes and mitigate complications during device closure.
This review provides an overview of FDA-approved and investigational LAA closure devices, focusing on anatomical considerations and technical procedural aspects.
LAA closure device choice and technique hinge on anatomy; leaves open comparative efficacy data for randomized trials.
This clinical review focuses on both current devices approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and investigational devices available for left atrial appendage (LAA) closure. Specifically, the article describes the anatomical considerations that are particularly relevant from a procedural standpoint. In addition, we have also focused on the technical aspects of the procedure.
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Maan et al. (2020) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation. Left atrial appendage closure devices was evaluated. A thorough understanding of left atrial appendage anatomy and its proximity to other cardiac structures is crucial to achieve optimal procedural outcomes and mitigate complications during device closure.
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