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Left atrial appendage occlusion is a promising strategy to reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients with contraindications to long-term anticoagulation.
Left atrial appendage occlusion devices offer a promising alternative for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation patients with contraindications to long-term anticoagulation.
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May support LAAO consideration in select AF patients; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Bajwa et al. (2017) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation. Left atrial appendage occlusion was evaluated. Left atrial appendage occlusion is a promising strategy to reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients with contraindications to long-term anticoagulation.
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