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September 10, 2025Open Access

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Real World Observational Data on In-Hospital Results, Clinical Outcome and Hemoglobin Level

Key Points

LAAO procedures show significant in-hospital results for patients unable to receive anticoagulants, demonstrating effectiveness.
Clinical outcomes indicate improvement in patient management, with observational studies augmenting limited randomized data.
The study provides essential insights into the practical application of LAAO, informing treatment decisions for at-risk patients.
Hemoglobin levels serve as a crucial measure, indicating overall health status and the procedure's impact on patient well-being.

Abstract

Background. Interventional left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) was developed as a treatment option for patients who cannot receive traditional anticoagulation therapies. To date, randomized study data on this treatment are still limited, so registries and other non-randomized studies may help define the role of LAAO in clinical practice.

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Holger H. Sigusch

Zuzana Hudcovská

А. М. Алеевская

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Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Jena University Hospital

Klinikum Braunschweig

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