Open AccessCatheter-Based Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Ligation for the Prevention of Embolic Events Arising From the LAA
Author(s) -
Randall J. Lee,
Krzysztof Bartuś,
Steven J. Yakubov
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
circulation cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.621
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1941-7632
pISSN - 1941-7640
DOI - 10.1161/circinterventions.109.914978
Subject(s) - ligation , medicine , atrial fibrillation , catheter , intracardiac injection , cardiology , atrial appendage , balloon catheter , surgery , sinus rhythm
Surgical ligation of the left atrial appendage (LAA) has been shown to be an effective alternative to warfarin therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation. A novel catheter-based approach for LAA ligation was evaluated for safety and effectiveness in a canine model.
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