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Does Left Atrial Appendage Closure Worsen Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Risk in Cardiac Surgery?
Manage episode 448318894 series 2774944
In this episode, we discuss recent findings on the potential risks of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) in cardiac surgery patients without prior atrial fibrillation. The study highlights an increased risk of new-onset postoperative AF and prolonged hospital stays without clear benefits in mortality or stroke prevention.
The Vasopressor & Inotrope HandbookAmazon: https://amzn.to/3UvFFVf (affiliate link)
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Citation: Shuhaiber JH, Abbas M, Morland T, Kirchner HL, El-Manzalawy Y. Atrial appendage closure is associated with increased risk for postoperative atrial fibrillation. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Nov 2;19(1):619. doi: 10.1186/s13019-024-03119-6. PMID: 39488696.
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Does Left Atrial Appendage Closure Worsen Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Risk in Cardiac Surgery?
Manage episode 448318894 series 2774944
In this episode, we discuss recent findings on the potential risks of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) in cardiac surgery patients without prior atrial fibrillation. The study highlights an increased risk of new-onset postoperative AF and prolonged hospital stays without clear benefits in mortality or stroke prevention.
The Vasopressor & Inotrope HandbookAmazon: https://amzn.to/3UvFFVf (affiliate link)
Signed Copy: https://eddyjoemd.myshopify.com/products/the-vasopressor-inotrope-handbook
Movember Link: https://movember.com/m/eddyjoemd?mc=1
Citation: Shuhaiber JH, Abbas M, Morland T, Kirchner HL, El-Manzalawy Y. Atrial appendage closure is associated with increased risk for postoperative atrial fibrillation. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Nov 2;19(1):619. doi: 10.1186/s13019-024-03119-6. PMID: 39488696.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eddyjoemd/support142 episoder
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