Journal article
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study II (LAAOS II)
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Occlusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is a potential alternative to anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF); however, evidence of its safety and efficacy is lacking. The Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study II (LAAOS II) explored the feasibility of a definitive trial of LAA occlusion for stroke prevention in AF.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 1889 consecutive patients undergoing cardiac surgery was …
Authors
Whitlock RP; Vincent J; Blackall MH; Hirsh J; Fremes S; Novick R; Devereaux PJ; Teoh K; Lamy A; Connolly SJ
Journal
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 29, No. 11, pp. 1443–1447
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
November 2013
DOI
10.1016/j.cjca.2013.06.015
ISSN
0828-282X