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Jan 2024
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Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion or Antic...

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Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion or Anticoagulation for Stroke Prevention in A Fib

Guest: Mohamad Adnan (Mohamad) Alkhouli, M.D.

Hosts: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.

In this podcast, we will discuss LAAO as an emerging method to reduce stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation. We will talk about the current advances and the remaining questions in the LAAO space.

 

Topics Discussed:

  • Atrial fibrillation and blood thinners
  • What is LAAO?
  • LAAO vs. anticoagulation

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