RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Otrompke, John
T1 The LARIAT Device Offers a Percutaneous Option to Reduce Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 14
SP 26
OP 26
DO 10.1177/155989771314016
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/14/26.1.abstract
AB In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), ∼90% of emboli are thought to form within the left atrial appendage (LAA). Since AF is the number one cause of stroke in older adults, some physicians have hypothesized that removing or isolating the LAA may an effective treatment option to reduce the risk of embolic stroke. This is especially applicable to those patients who are poor candidates for anticoagulants. This article discusses the LARIAT device which is used for percutaneous LAA closure.