Atrial fibrillation evolution and rhythm control strategy following left appendage closure: new insights from the prospective FLAAC registry
Abstract Background Percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure is an alternative to oral anticoagulation (OAC) for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with high thromboembolism risk, particularly with contraindications to OAC. The LAA itself could possess proarrhythmogenic properties. As patient...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-01994-8 |