Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure with the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug Device in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation and Contraindications for Anticoagulation Therapy ONLINE FIRST

J Am Coll Cardiology: May 1, 2013

Objective  s: To evaluate the results associated with left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug (ACP) in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and absolute contraindication for anticoagulation therapy.

Background  Little data exist on the late outcomes following LAAC in patients with absolute contraindication for warfarin. Read more

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