Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation

The public health burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) and associated thromboembolic stroke continues to grow at alarming rates. AF leads to a fivefold increase in the risk of stroke. Therefore, stroke prevention remains the most critical aspect of AF management. Current standard of care focuses on or...

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Main Authors: Taral K. Patel, Clyde W. Yancy, Bradley P. Knight
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/610827
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