Betts, Tim R, Calvert, Patrick A, Graham, Lee N, Clesham, Gerald J, Gunarathne, Ashan, Clapp, Brian, Gupta, Dhiraj 
ORCID: 0000-0002-3490-090X, Kovac, Jan, Newton, James D and Hildick-Smith, David
(2024)
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: British Cardiovascular Intervention Society and British Heart Rhythm Society Position Statement.
Interventional cardiology (London, England), 19.
e02-e02.
Abstract
Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion aims to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with AF, particularly those who are not good candidates for systemic anticoagulation. The procedure has been studied in large international randomised trials and registries and was approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in 2014 and by NHS England in 2018. This position statement summarises the evidence for left atrial appendage occlusion and presents the current indications. The options and consensus on best practice for pre-procedure planning, undertaking a safe and effective implant and appropriate post-procedure management and follow-up are described. Standards regarding procedure volume for implant centres and physicians, the role of multidisciplinary teams and audits are highlighted.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | AF, Left atrial appendage, NICE guidance, anticoagulation, stroke |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Apr 2024 09:19 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Apr 2024 13:31 |
| DOI: | 10.15420/icr.2023.42 |
| Open Access URL: | https://doi.org/10.15420/icr.2023.42 |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3180177 |
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