A safer, more effective atrial fibrillation treatment method using magnetic gel may be on the way

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat stemming from the heart's upper ...
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Three Cases of Challenging Anatomy for Left Atrial Appendage Closure

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Lifestyle factors including higher body mass index and smoking are associated with changes in left-atrial size and function

In this prospective cohort study, lifestyle behaviours, especially higher body mass index (BMI) and smoking, are associated ...
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Magnetic gel could prevent strokes in people with heart rhythm disorders

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders in the world. It affects millions of people and becomes more common as people grow older. In this condition, the upper chambers of ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion during Cardiac Surgery to Prevent Stroke

Surgical occlusion of the left atrial appendage has been hypothesized to prevent ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, but this has not been proved. The procedure can be performed ...
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TCT 1404: Utilization of a Vascular Plug for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in High Bleeding Risk Patient and a Challenging Left Atrial Appendage Anatomy

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Left atrial appendage closure may not confer benefit vs. drug therapy in high-risk AF

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In patients with atrial fibrillation and high risk for stroke and bleeding, left atrial appendage occlusion was ...