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Percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage shows good feasibility and efficacy for stroke prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation patients with contraindications for oral anticoagulation.
Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure is a feasible and effective alternative for stroke prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation patients with contraindications to oral anticoagulation.
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May support LAA occlusion in anticoagulation-ineligible AF; leaves open need for randomized confirmation of long-term efficacy.
Leal et al. (2012) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation. Percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage vs. Oral anticoagulation with vitamin-K-antagonists was evaluated. Percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage shows good feasibility and efficacy for stroke prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation patients with contraindications for oral anticoagulation.
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