Update on the Non-Pharmacological Management of Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

J Clin Med. 2018 Feb 12;7(2):32. doi: 10.3390/jcm7020032.

Abstract

Non-surgical left atrial appendage occlusion has emerged as an alternative to anticoagulant therapy in the management of stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation. This review reports on some of the more common devices that are currently being used to manage patients in this challenging group.

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; closure device; left atrial appendage; stroke.

Publication types

  • Review