Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Current and Future
Patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) are at an increased risk of ischemic stroke due to the risks of thrombus formation. The left atrial appendage (LAA) is shown to be “the culprit” of thromboembolic events in NVAF and is currently a therapeutic target to prevent stroke. The absolut...
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IntechOpen
2022
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