No benefit in terms of prevention of ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack and cardiovascular mortality after 1 year was observed when surgical left atrial appendage occlusion was performed in ...

No benefit in terms of prevention of ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack and cardiovascular mortality after 1 year was observed when surgical left atrial appendage occlusion was performed in ...

On the first day of the 2016 CardioStim sessions, I am happy to report a "positive" study on percutaneous left atrial appendage closure [1]. Notice I did not write Watchman. In Europe, the majority of ...

Left atrial appendage occlusion might be a treatment option for patients on dialysis with atrial fibrillation. Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) placement is associated with a reduced risk for ...

While short-term DOAC was not significantly better than dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) at preventing device-related ...

USA: The final results of the ANDES (Antithrombotic Therapy for the Prevention of Device-Related Thrombosis After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion) trial, presented at the ...

WASHINGTON—The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) have published the first rigorous, evidence-based, multisociety recommendations to guide ...

Recent findings may be relevant to discussions with patients and their families about the pros and cons of cardiac surgery.

An observational study linked percutaneous LAA occlusion peridevice leaks, whether larger or smaller than 3 mm, with stroke and other adverse events. Researchers highlighted the clinical significance ...

New partner reinforces confidence in the company's progress and future potential. NASHUA, N.H., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Conformal Medical, Inc., a medical device company developing ...