Elimination of the left atrial appendage in the prevention of thromboembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation
Gancarczyk, U.; Przewłocki, T.; Podolec, P.; Komar, M.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie 72(9 Cz 2): 1829-1833
2019
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5147 PMID: 31622274 Document Number: 698890
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in the adult population. Thromboembolic events are one of the reson of increased mortality in this group of patients. Oral anticoagulation therapy significantly reduces the risk of complications, however every tenth patient has contraindications to this treatment. Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is effective, non-pharmacological method of treatment through elimination the source of thromi. This procedure is dedicated to patients with high risk of thromboembolism events and contraindications to anticoagulation.