Manuel Rattka

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...

Efficacy and safety of concomitant left atrial appendage closure and pulmonary vein isolation compared to left atrial appendage closure only – A meta-analysis

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke, primarily originating from the left atrial appendage (LAA). Percutaneous LAA closure (LAAC) reduces appendage-borne thromboembolism, while pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) restores sinus rh...