The safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage closure, as compared with oral anticoagulation, in patients at elevated stroke risk undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation have been unclear.

Though ischemic outcomes numerically favored the Amulet, confirmation in future studies is needed, experts say.

Boston Scientific will face more benign competition than previously feared when it comes to pulsed field ablation, according ...

The study also showed the Watchman FLX Left Atrial Appendage Closure, or LAAC, Device was as effective as oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation following cardiac ablation ...

"Your heart has a rhythm of its own, until AFib crashes the party like an unwanted guest." writes Dr. Imdad Ahmed of ...

The Watchman procedure involves implanting a small, parachute-shaped device in the left atrial appendage (LAA) to permanently close it off, preventing blood clots from forming and potentially ...

Commentary, December 03, 2024 AHA 2024 4 Reasons to Question Percutaneous LAAC After AF Ablation The OPTION trial of Watchman ... in percutaneous left atrial appendage closure procedures.