Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9978485 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This novel device enables rapid, reliable, and safe exclusion of the left atrial appendage. The device provides a new therapeutic option for reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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Authors
Keiji MD, Kiyotaka MD, PhD, Yoshio MD, PhD, Masatoshi MD, PhD, Firas MD, Michael W. BA, Raymond AA, Zoran B. MD, Masao MD, Delos M. MD, A. MD,