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 ...

Though ischemic outcomes numerically favored the Amulet, confirmation in future studies is needed, experts say.

Enloe Health has introduced a new heart procedure, the Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) surgery, or the "Watchman Procedure," for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). This condition ...

The safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage closure, as compared with oral anticoagulation, in patients at elevated stroke risk undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation have been unclear.

AtriCure today announced the first use of its newest AtriClip device for minimally invasive concomitant procedures.

"The vast majority of strokes related to AFib can be prevented with blood thinners or special procedures that plug the left atrial appendage where most strokes come from." Some risk factors 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 ...

Conformal Medical, Inc., a medical device company specializing in stroke prevention technology, announces the enrollment of ...

Append Medical, a leader in innovative solutions for Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) occlusion, is proud to announce the ...

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North America is expected to dominate the atrial appendage occluder market, with a market share of 39.8%. The region’s large geriatric population and the high number of stroke-related deaths ...