Synopsis The current study demonstrated that epicardial left atrial (LAA) ligation with the second-generation LARIAT device is associated with a high acute success rate comparable to endocardial LAA closure devices. This week's ' MED FACT' discusses a clinical trial from Clinical Research in Cardiology, “ Acute and long-term outcomes of epicardial left atrial appendage ligation with the second-generation LARIAT device: a high-volume electrophysiology center experience” . Authors : Fink T; Schlüter M; Tilz RR; et.al.
Key Takeaways Epicardial LAA ligation with the second-generation LARIAT device is associated with a high acute success rate. Objective Study Type Participants To estimate the acute and long-term outcomes of epicardial left atrial appendage ligation with the second-generation LARIAT device Retrospective study 48 What Was The Need For This Study? A catheter-based LAA closure…
