Left atrial appendage closure is an alternative strategy for stroke prophylaxis, Wazni and colleagues noted. "The safety and ...

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 ...

The minimally invasive WATCHMAN procedure seals off the heart’s left atrial appendage with a quarter-size sack that prevents ...

Left atrial appendage occlusion vs continuation of oral anticoagulation therapy alone is linked to reduced ischemic stroke risk in select patients with nonvalvular AF.

High blood pressure is linked to a myocardial anatomical change called LVH. Learn how to offset left ventricular thickening and dilation.

to include the top part of the heart — specifically the left atrial appendage, which is where most clots in the heart are found. After excluding the 365 patients who were not diagnosed with ...