The left atrial appendage is the most common site for cardiac thrombus. It is anatomically attached to the left inferior portion of the left atrium and consists of muscular trabeculae. The left ...

left atrial appendage closure led to less bleeding compared with oral anticoagulation, the randomized OPTION trial showed. Non-procedure-related major bleeding or clinically relevant non-major ...

Conformal Medical, Inc., a medical device company specializing in stroke prevention technology, announces the enrollment of ...

Append Medical, a leader in innovative solutions for Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) occlusion, is proud to announce the ...

"The vast majority of strokes related to AFib can be prevented with blood thinners or special procedures that plug the left atrial appendage where most strokes come from." Some risk factors for ...

Dr Wharton explains what to look for. theheart.org on Medscape, February 28, 2018 Echo Case: Not Just Another Left Atrial Appendage This narrated case proves that no matter the indication for the ...

North America is expected to dominate the atrial appendage occluder market, with a market share of 39.8%. The region’s large geriatric population and the high number of stroke-related deaths ...

John Mandrola questions the conclusions and fears the rise in percutaneous left atrial appendage closure procedures. Commentary, November 18, 2024 AHA 2024 The Most Worrisome Study at AHA 2024 A ...