Clinical Impact of Residual Leaks Following Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Insights from the NCDR-LAAO Registry

Clinical Impact of Residual Leaks Following Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Insights from the NCDR-LAAO Registry - JCEP June 2022

Small (0-5mm) leaks after LAAO were associated with higher incidences of thromboembolic and bleeding events; large leaks (>5mm) were not associated with adverse events although higher proportions of these patients were maintained on anticoagulation. Newer devices with improved seal might mitigate the events associated with residual leaks post-LAAO.

Editor-in-Chief

Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD, FACC

CME Editor
Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD

Author
Mahmoud Houmsse, MD, FACC

Important Dates
Date of Release: June 20, 2022
Term of Approval/Date of CME/MOC/ECME Expiration: June 19, 2023

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