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Left Atrial Appendage Closure in Atrial Fibrillation : A World without Anticoagulation?
Joint Authors
Contractor, Tahmeed
Khasnis, Atul
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-03-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia with an incidence that is as high as 10% in the elderly population.
Given the large proportion of strokes caused by AF as well as the associated morbidity and mortality, reducing stroke burden is the most important part of AF management.
While warfarin significantly reduces the risk of AF-related stroke, perceived bleeding risks and compliance limit its widespread use in the high-risk AF population.
The left atrial appendage is believed to be the “culprit” for thrombogenesis in nonvalvular AF and is a new therapeutic target for stroke prevention.
The purpose of this review is to explore the evolving field of percutaneous LAA occlusion.
After briefly highlighting the risk of stroke with AF, problems with warfarin, and the role of the LAA in clot formation, this article discusses the feasibility and efficacy of various devices which have been developed for percutaneous LAA occlusion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Contractor, Tahmeed& Khasnis, Atul. 2011. Left Atrial Appendage Closure in Atrial Fibrillation : A World without Anticoagulation?. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495977
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Contractor, Tahmeed& Khasnis, Atul. Left Atrial Appendage Closure in Atrial Fibrillation : A World without Anticoagulation?. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495977
American Medical Association (AMA)
Contractor, Tahmeed& Khasnis, Atul. Left Atrial Appendage Closure in Atrial Fibrillation : A World without Anticoagulation?. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495977
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495977