Watch again the “9th ProEducar Educational Meeting – Learning with Experts” on Structural Intervention on our Youtube account. The event was held on 11/12/2020 by the ProEducar area and had the participation of almost 300 people. What things will I learn if I watch this video? 03:18 | Anatomical Bases for a Correct Transseptal Puncture.…
Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Effective to Reduce Risk of Stroke?
Original Title: Effectiveness of Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion Procedures to Reduce the Risk of Stroke: A Systematic Review of the Evidence. Reference: North Noelck et al. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. July 2016. Published ahead of print. Atrial fibrillation is an important cause of stroke. Oral anticoagulation reduces the risk of stroke but, on the…
LAA Closure: Preventing Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Prior Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Original Title: LAA occlusion vs. standard care in patients with atrial fibrillation and intracerebral hemorrhage – A propensity score matched follow-up study. Presenter: Jens Erik Nielsen-Kudsk Patients with atrial fibrillation and a history of intracerebral hemorrhage, have an elevated risk of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. There is no consensus on how to treat…