Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Ligation for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
By: Miguel Valderrábano and Matthew J. Price
Abstract
Prevention of thromboembolic complications in atrial fibrillation remains a tremendous clinical challenge. Knowledge that the left atrial appendage (LAA) is the most common anatomical origin of cardioembolic strokes1 has been the main motivation to develop clinical and procedural strategies to exclude the LAA from the circulation, either surgically or percutaneously. This review discusses the rationale behind these strategies, their relative merits, and future prospects for LAA exclusion strategies.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcj-11-2-94 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
Page range: 94 - 99
Published on: Apr 1, 2015
Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2015 Miguel Valderrábano, Matthew J. Price, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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