Left Atrial Appendage Epicardial Clip (AtriClip): Essentials and Post-Procedure Management

Journal of Atrial Fibrillation
Kareem BedeirBasel Ramlawi

Abstract

Left atrial appendage exclusion is a viable alternative to anticoagulation for stroke risk reduction in atrial fibrillation patients. In this article we address the essentials and post-procedural management of left atrial appendage exclusion using the AtriClip.

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