Routine left atrial appendage occlusion in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a narrative review.

Published: Nov 1, 2021
Abstract
Purpose of review null New evidence suggests a greater prevalence of protracted postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) than previously recognized. The left atrial appendage (LAA) is the most common source of embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. In this review, we ask whether there is evidence to support routine LAA occlusion (LAAO) in patients without preexisting atrial fibrillation undergoing cardiac surgery. null Recent...
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Title
Routine left atrial appendage occlusion in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a narrative review.
Published Date
Nov 1, 2021
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