Peridevice Leaks After LAA Occlusion Signal Poorer 5-Year Outcomes - TCTMD

Leaks must be taken seriously, but “there’s no need for panic” because overall risk remains low, Boris Schmidt says.

Patients who have peridevice leaks detected a year after left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion fare worse over the next several years than those whose appendages are completely sealed off, an analysi… [+7100 chars]

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