Left Atrial Appendage Closure.
A procedure to seal off the left atrial appendage, a small pouch in the heart where blood clots commonly form in patients with atrial fibrillation. Devices such as the WATCHMAN can reduce stroke risk without long-term blood thinners.
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What is left atrial appendage closure?
A procedure to seal off the left atrial appendage, a small pouch in the heart where blood clots commonly form in patients with atrial fibrillation. Devices such as the WATCHMAN can reduce stroke risk without long-term blood thinners.
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