| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8653050 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Excision and exclusion of the left atrial appendage is safe and as effective as medical management of atrial fibrillation for stroke prevention. The choice of treatment should be made based on patients' anatomy, history, and preference informed by an appropriate left atrial appendage management team.
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Authors
Waqaar MD, Nathan MD, Saqib MD,