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Erschienen in: Current Cardiology Reports 11/2013

01.11.2013 | Invasive Electrophysiology and Pacing (J Singh, Section Editor)

Cather-Based Approaches to Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation

verfasst von: Sunil Kapur, Moussa Mansour

Erschienen in: Current Cardiology Reports | Ausgabe 11/2013

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Abstract

The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a prominent source of cardioembolic stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF). While systemic anticoagulation is the common therapeutic choice, these medications carry many contraindications and possible complications. Epicardial and endovascular techniques for occlusion of LAA have been explored and early clinical data is accumulating. In the coming years, this data will help guide the management of AF patients at risk of bleeding as well as potentially become first-line therapy to reduce the risk of thromboembolic stroke. The purpose of this article is to review current endovascular and epicardial catheter based LAA occlusion devices and the clinical data supporting their use.
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Metadaten
Titel
Cather-Based Approaches to Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
verfasst von
Sunil Kapur
Moussa Mansour
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2013
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Cardiology Reports / Ausgabe 11/2013
Print ISSN: 1523-3782
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-3170
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-013-0419-6

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