left atrial appendage closure led to less bleeding compared with oral anticoagulation, the randomized OPTION trial showed. Non-procedure-related major bleeding or clinically relevant non-major ...

The possible mechanisms of spontaneous closure are discussed. The demonstration of spontaneous disappearance of large atrial left-to-right shunts supports a conservative approach to early surgical ...

The left atrial appendage is the most common site for cardiac thrombus. It is anatomically attached to the left inferior portion of the left atrium and consists of muscular trabeculae. The left ...

Dr. Der-Yang Cho, Superintendent of CMUH, highlighted the hospital's ongoing initiatives, including regular visits to Guam ...

First phase of ADVANTAGE AF clinical trial achieves safety and effectiveness endpoints for treatment of drug-resistant, symptomatic, persistent atrial ... FLX™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure ...