The 45-day post-implantation results support use of a next-generation device in people with atrial fibrillation, but caution is advised until longer-term results are available.
On the first day of the 2016 CardioStim sessions, I am happy to report a "positive" study on percutaneous left atrial appendage closure [1]. Notice I did not write Watchman. In Europe, the majority of ...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and remains a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. A central focus of current research is the left ...
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 ...
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 ...
Valve-in-Valve TAVR for the Failing Surgical Perceval Valve: How to Do It - Tips and Tricks Receive the the latest news, research, and presentations from major meetings right to your inbox. TCTMD ® is ...
TCT 711: Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Closure vs. Oral Anticoagulation Following Catheter Ablation in Older and Younger Patients: A Sub-analysis of the OPTION Clinical Trial Receive the the ...
Madrid, Spain – 1 September 2025: No benefit in terms of prevention of ischaemic stroke, transient ischemic attack and cardiovascular mortality after 1 year was observed when surgical left atrial ...
Last week, the leading developers of treatments for atrial fibrillation (AFib) convened in Boston for the 2026 AF Symposium.
A five-variable nomogram including PR interval and atrial flow predicts atrial fibrillation recurrence after cryoballoon ablation. Learn more here.