A left atrial appendage closure is a procedure your doctor may recommend if: you have atrial fibrillation (also known as AF or AFib) or you are not a good candidate for taking blood thinner medication ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for disabling ischemic strokes. Anticoagulation is highly effective for stroke prevention in patients with AF, but a substantial number of patients are ...

Medtronic has secured a CE mark approval in Europe for its surgical implant to close the heart’s left atrial appendage, aimed at reducing the long-term risk of stroke that’s higher among people with ...

DEFECTS of the interauricular septum in the human being carry a variable prognosis. Small openings are known to be tolerated rather well through a long span of life. Large defects give left-to-right ...

Antiarrhythmic medications used to maintain sinus rhythm have long been the treatment of choice in atrial fibrillation. The results of five prospective randomized trials comparing the efficacy and ...

Left atrial appendage occlusion is a generally safe and effective procedure to lower the risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. It closes or blocks off the left atrial appendage of the ...