DOES LEFT ATRIAL APPENDECTOMY PROTECT AGAINST STROKE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING THE MODIFIED MAZE PROCEDURE?

Background We aim to evaluate whether performing a left atrial appendectomy in the context of the modified Maze procedure reduces the long-term risk of stroke even after stopping oral anticoagulation.

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2013-03, Vol.61 (10), p.E374-E374
Main Authors: Chung, Jennifer, Sami, Magdi, Varennes, Benoit de
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiology
Cardiovascular
Internal Medicine
Mortality
Patients
Stroke
Surgery
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Summary:Background We aim to evaluate whether performing a left atrial appendectomy in the context of the modified Maze procedure reduces the long-term risk of stroke even after stopping oral anticoagulation.
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/S0735-1097(13)60374-5