Fact-sheet: Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure

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Occlusion of the left atrial appendage, responsible for 90% of thromboembolic events related to atrial fibrillation, by a percutaneous closure device reduces thromboembolic events while avoiding the risks of long-term anticoagulation.

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Fact-sheet: Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure

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