The most feared complication of AF is a stroke , with the arrhythmia being responsible for up to 20% of all ischemic strokes. An important contributor to this increased risk of stroke is the left atrial appendage. Recent knowledge and availability of technology have made possible to carry a safety procedure that would lead to a reduction in the incidence of stroke. The current articles explore some of the viable percutaneous techniques, for managing LAA.
The most significant complication, feared by both patient and medical staff, is that of stroke caused due to Atrial fibrillation (AF). A stroke in a patient with AF has a poorer prognosis than in a patient without AF. Oral anticoagulant therapy, most commonly with warfarin, has been used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with nonvalvular AF who are at high risk of thromboembolism. Overall, warfarin is underused in these patients…
