CHICAGO -- For patients at high risk of stroke who underwent catheter-based atrial fibrillation ablation, left atrial appendage closure led to less bleeding compared with oral anticoagulation, the ...

The global left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) devices market is projected to register a robust growth from 2025 to 2033.

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . OPTION is a head-to-head trial of left atrial appendage closure with Watchman FLX vs. anticoagulation after ...

Heart valves allow blood to flow one way and prevent it from flowing in the wrong direction. The tricuspid valve controls blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle. The bicuspid or ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A post hoc analysis of the MESA cohort study shows left atrial scarring seen on MRI may predict incident atrial ...

Medtronic has launched a heart implant designed to help lower the lifetime risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation and to serve as a valuable addition to patients who are already undergoing ...

Left atrial appendage occlusion might be a treatment option for patients on dialysis with atrial fibrillation. Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) placement is associated with a reduced risk for ...