Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: who should receive it in current clinical practice?

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Although oral anticoagulation (OAC) remains the cornerstone therapy for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, several limitations, such as noncompliance and bleeding, limit its effectiveness. Percutaneous left atrial appendage…

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