RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Rizzo, Toni
T1 LAA Ligation with LARIAT Reduces Event Rates in AF
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 21
SP 13
OP 14
DO 10.1177/155989771421007
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/21/13.abstract
AB Oral anticoagulants (OACs) are effective for preventing embolic events for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) but are associated with bleeding events. Percutaneous, image-guided, catheter-based ligation can permanently exclude the left atrial appendage (LAA), eliminating the need for OACs and reducing the risk of stroke and embolic events in patients with AF. The catheter-based LARIAT suture delivery device consists of a snare with a pretied suture that is guided over the LAA from an epicardial approach. This article discusses the results of the Lasso Occlusion of the LAA trial [LARIAT] of LAA ligation with the LARIAT device in patients with AF.