Helena Dominguez from the Department of Cardiology at the University of Copenhagen discusses the LAACS studies ...

The left atrial appendage is the most common site for cardiac thrombus. It is anatomically attached to the left inferior portion of the left atrium and consists of muscular trabeculae. The left ...

Left atrial appendage closure is a mechanical alternative to anticoagulation, but data regarding its use after atrial fibrillation ablation are lacking. We conducted an international randomized ...

The following is a summary of “Ischemic outcomes after left atrial appendage closure following intracerebral hemorrhage: a ...

Left atrial appendage (LAA) percutaneous closure surgery lowers your stroke risk by lowering the risk of blood clots forming in part of your heart. Surgery is just one treatment for AFib ...

Dublin, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Procedure, Product, End User, and Region - Analysis and ...

Surgical occlusion of the left atrial appendage has been hypothesized to prevent ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, but this has not been proved. The procedure can be performed ...

To reduce risk of stroke for their patients, surgeons often will close the left atrial appendage, which is a small sac in the left side of the heart where many blood clots form, during these ...

A left atrial appendage closure is a procedure your doctor may recommend if: you have atrial fibrillation (also known as AF or AFib) or you are not a good candidate for taking blood thinner medication ...