Key result
Transcatheter LAAC remains an important stroke prevention strategy for patients with AF.
Why the study?
Stroke is the most feared complication of atrial fibrillation and remains a major cause of serious disability and death, motivating evaluation of stroke prevention strategies.
Does transcatheter left atrial appendage closure prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation patients?
Does transcatheter left atrial appendage closure prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation patients?
Transcatheter left atrial appendage closure is discussed as a strategy for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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Pathophysiology of AF-related thrombogenesis remains incompletely understood; leaves open need for targeted studies to identify novel preventive strategies.
Khattab et al. (2012) studied this question. Transcatheter left atrial appendage closure is an important strategy for stroke prevention among patients with atrial fibrillation.
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