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Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Concomitant Transcatheter Intervention: Can We?

Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Concomitant Transcatheter Intervention: Can We?

Several scientific societies support performing left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) as a stand-alone procedure, even though it is often associated to other cardiomyopathies requiring transcatheter intervention.  Though still controversial, combining LAAO and any other cardiac intervention might reduce hospitalizations, as well as the need for additional punctures, anesthesia, red tape, a longer stay and higher

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