LAA (Left Atrial Appendage) closure

This PCR Textbook chapter reviews the underlying concepts involving atrial fibrillation, outlines anticoagulation strategies for thromboembolism prevention, and describes the current state and future directions of left atrial appendage occlusion.

Watch this replay with M. Joner, M. Lange and B. Schmidt to understand current indications for left atrial appendage occlusion in clinical practice and so much more!

Navigate complex structural heart interventions through this session focusing on challenging anatomies and innovative procedural strategies. Topics include orthotopic tricuspid valve replacement amidst anatomical and physiological complexities, percutaneous closure of Valsalva sinus fistula, extreme TAVI approaches for pure aortic regurgitation, management of mitral paravalvular leaks with...

This session focuses on echocardiography-guided left atrial appendage (LAA) closure as a critical strategy for stroke prevention. Attendees will explore optimal cardiac imaging techniques tailored to evolving clinical needs and seasonal considerations. The session also includes comprehensive instruction on post-procedural echocardiographic assessment and post-processing workflows in...

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Boston Scientific

A 78-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and obesity (BMI 34.3), normal left ventricular function, CHADS-VASCs 5 and HAS-BLED 4, presented with severe gastrointestinal bleeding.

She underwent implantation of a Watchman FLX™ pro under local anesthesia via two right femoral...

A 76-year-old woman with permanent atrial fibrillation, a history of breast cancer, and a recent diagnosis of an intestinal stromal tumour presents with a high thromboembolic and bleeding risk, making long-term anticoagulation unsafe. Cardiac CT reveals a challenging left atrial appendage anatomy. How would you treat this...

Alex Sticchi provides his take on the results of the OPINION trial presented by Yang Wang at the ESC Congress 2025 in Madrid.

Stay updated with the latest in interventional cardiology at #ESCCongress 2025!

Incomplete surgical LAA closure: how would you proceed?
Despite prior closure with an Atriclip during CABG, transoesophageal echocardiography reveals a persistent LAA gap in a high-risk patient with recurrent bleeding.
Explore the clinical details, imaging, and treatment dilemmas—then share your management approach!

Watch the replay of this webinar and learn about the evidence (current guidelines and indications) for LAAC in 2025, and so much more!