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Gender‐specific outcomes after percutaneous left atrial appendage closure: A nationwide readmission database analysis

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Thromboembolism‐associated stroke is the most feared complication of atrial fibrillation (AF). Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (pLAAC) is indicated for stroke prevention in patients with AF who can not tolerate… Click to show full abstract

Thromboembolism‐associated stroke is the most feared complication of atrial fibrillation (AF). Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (pLAAC) is indicated for stroke prevention in patients with AF who can not tolerate long‐term anticoagulation. We aim to study gender differences in peri‐procedural and readmissions outcomes in pLAAC patients.

Keywords: percutaneous left; left atrial; appendage closure; atrial appendage

Journal Title: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
Year Published: 2022

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