Karl‐Ludwig Laugwitz

Efficacy and safety of concomitant catheter ablation and left atrial appendage closure compared to catheter ablation only – a meta-analysis

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) carries a substantial ischemic stroke risk originating predominantly from the left atrial appendage (LAA). Catheter ablation (CA) is the most effective rhythm-control strategy, while percutaneous LAA closure (LAAC) provides mechanical...