The left atrial appendage is the most common site for cardiac thrombus. It is anatomically attached to the left inferior portion of the left atrium and consists of muscular trabeculae. The left ...

left atrial appendage closure led to less bleeding compared with oral anticoagulation, the randomized OPTION trial showed. Non-procedure-related major bleeding or clinically relevant non-major ...

With no differences between single or dual antiplatelet therapy or anticoagulants at 6 months, an RCT is warranted for clarity.

To address this condition, patients might be put on blood thinners, but for others there’s the opportunity for a procedure known as a left atrial appendage closure. That procedure puts a one ...

Enloe Health has begun the use of a new heart procedure that can help change the lives of atrial fibrillation patients ...

A risk-assessment tool incorporating NT-proBNP and high-sensitivity troponin performs better than clinical scores for ...

John Mandrola questions the conclusions and fears the rise in percutaneous left atrial appendage closure procedures. Commentary, November 18, 2024 AHA 2024 The Most Worrisome Study at AHA 2024 A ...

The left atrial appendage closure surgery, which is also known as the Watchmen Procedure, helps patients by eliminating the ...