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Left Atrial Appendage Closure after Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Oral anticoagulation is recommended after ablation for atrial fibrillation among patients at high risk for stroke. Left atrial appendage closure is a mechanical alternative to anticoagulation, but data regarding its use after atrial fibrillation ablation are lacking. METHODS: We conducted an international randomized trial involving 1600 patients with atrial fibrillation who had an elevated score (≥2 in men and ≥3 in women) on the …

Authors

Wazni OM; Saliba WI; Nair DG; Marijon E; Schmidt B; Hounshell T; Ebelt H; Skurk C; Oza S; Patel C

Journal

The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 392, No. 13, pp. 1277–1287

Publisher

Massachusetts Medical Society

Publication Date

April 3, 2025

DOI

10.1056/nejmoa2408308

ISSN

0028-4793