2015 ACC/HRS/SCAI Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device Societal Overview: A professional societal overview from the American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

TABLE OF CONTENTS Preamble2 1. Introduction2 1.1. Key Questions3 2. Stroke Prevention in AF: Current Evidence and Guidelines3 3. Literature Review4 3.1. Background4 3.2. WATCHMAN4 3.3. Amplatzer Cardiac Plug7 3.4. LARIAT7 3.5. Other Percutaneous Devices and Surgical Approaches8 4. Care Team and Facilities8 4.1. Multidisciplinary Heart Team8 4.2. General Requirements9 4.3. Facilities9 5. Operator Training10 6. Protocols for Care10 7. Assessment...