A left atrial appendage closure is a procedure your doctor may recommend if: you have atrial fibrillation (also known as AF or AFib) or you are not a good candidate for taking blood thinner medication ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the irregular and rapid beating of the atria. Patients with AF may be asymptomatic or may have symptoms such as fatigue, palpitations and chest pain. They also have an ...

Left atrial appendage occlusion is a generally safe and effective procedure to lower the risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. It closes or blocks off the left atrial appendage of the ...

Cleveland-based University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute became the first in the world to implant Medtronic’s Penditure left atrial appendage exclusion system through a minimally ...

A liquid injected into the heart that sets like a gel could one day prevent strokes caused by atrial fibrillation, animal tests suggest.

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat stemming from the heart's upper chamber. It is a leading cause of stroke from clots that form in a small ...

Medtronic has launched a heart implant designed to help lower the lifetime risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation and to serve as a valuable addition to patients who are already undergoing ...

Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of thoracoscopic exclusion of the left atrial appendage (LAA) for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) for the prevention of thromboembolism as an ...