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SUBMITTER: Ding WY
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7491049 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arrhythmia & electrophysiology review 20200801 2
AF is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events, which is usually managed with oral anticoagulation therapy. However, despite a broad range of anticoagulant options and improved uptake in anticoagulation over the past decade, there are some limitations to this approach. Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion has been shown to be an effective alternative in this setting, and population data suggest a clear demand for this procedure. Over the past decade, several important c ...[more]