Epicardial standalone left atrial appendage clipping for prevention of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation contraindicated for oral anticaogulation

202029 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Stefano Branzoli · Ospedale Santa Chiara

Massimiliano Marini · Ospedale Santa Chiara

Fabrizio Guarracini · Ospedale Santa Chiara

Carlo Pederzolli · Ospedale Santa Chiara

Claudio Pomarolli · Ospedale Santa Chiara

Giovanni D’Onghia · Ospedale Santa Chiara

Maurizio Centonze ·

Abstract

Thoracoscopic epicardial closure of the LAA with the AtriClip PRO2 device is a potentially safe and efficient treatment for stroke prevention in patients with NVAF contraindicated for anticoagulant therapy or APT.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Volume 31, Issue 8, pp. 2187-2191

DOI: 10.1111/jce.14599

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