Comparison of the Feasibility and Safety of First- versus Second-Generation AMPLATZER™ Occluders for Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Introduction. Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is considered an alternative to oral anticoagulation therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of the first- and second-generation AMPLATZER Devices for LAAC, AMPLATZER Cardiac Pl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | BioMed Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/1519362 |