Surgical occlusion of the left atrial appendage has been hypothesized to prevent ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, but this has not been proved. The procedure can be performed ...

No benefit in terms of prevention of ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack and cardiovascular mortality after 1 year was observed when surgical left atrial appendage occlusion was performed in ...

On June 5, 2023, Conformal Medical Inc., developer of a left atrial appendage occlusion system, announced a successful Series D funding round, raising a total of $35 million. The round was led by ...

Patients with an elevated risk of stroke due to heart rhythm problems, or atrial fibrillation (AFib), were much less likely to suffer a stroke after undergoing heart surgery if doctors concurrently ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Surgical left atrial appendage occlusion reduced ischemic stroke by 33%. After the first high-risk ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Atrial fibrillation is associated with increased risk for bleeding and stroke in patients undergoing TAVR. Left ...

These data support the need for definitive LAA assessment before making decisions on anticoagulation cessation. This decision-making requires dedicated imaging. In our practice, we have found ...

Patients who had leakage to the left atrial appendage due to incomplete device sealing after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) experienced more clotting and bleeding events within a year ...

Patients who had leakage to the left atrial appendage due to incomplete device sealing after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) experienced more clotting and bleeding events within a year ...

Experts have released a new overview on the implantation of left atrial appendage occlusion devices. The implantation of left atrial appendage occlusion devices may lower the risk of stroke in ...

Cleveland, OH - The AtriClip Gillinov-Cosgrove Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Exclusion system (AtriCure, West Chester, OH) has been approved by the US FDA for occlusion of the LAA, under direct ...