Stroke, Bleeding Risks Key for Assessing Potential LAAO Benefit - TCTMD

The findings suggest that DOACs are preferred for most patients, “until we have data to suggest otherwise,” Faisal Merchant says.

The potential for left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) to provide a clinical benefit relative to lifelong oral anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (AF) varies based on a patients risks of stroke… [+10042 chars]

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