Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8676276 | Revista Colombiana de Cardiología | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Based on the recognition of the left atrial appendage as the principle source of thrombi in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, percutaneous closure of the left atrial appendage, using a device, has emerged as a safe and effective option for preventing the risk of cerebrovascular accidents in patients for whom anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated, and/or who have difficulty in accessing health services.
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VÃctor G. Aldana, Andrés Fernández,