Updates in Left Atrial Appendage Closure

Updates in Left Atrial Appendage Closure

 

Guest: Ammar Killu, M.B.B.S.

Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.

 

In today’s episode of “Interviews With the Experts, listeners will learn how to select patients that may benefit from left atrial appendage occlusion.  Listeners will understand the major differences between currently available commercial devices. 

 

Topics Discussed:

• What is left atrial appendage closure?
• Who may benefit from left atrial appendage closure and is there expansion of indications?
• What devices are currently approved for LAA closure? Are there any newer devices on the horizon?
• What are the post device anticoagulation/ antithrombotic regimens?

 

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