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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anahita Deylamsalehi, M.D.[2]
Whether left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion could reduce stroke in patients with AF risk factors who undergo non–AF-related cardiac surgery remains uncertain and larger randomized trials are needed to determine whether LAA ligation could benefit this patient population.
Class IIb |
1. Surgical occlusion of the LAA may be considered in patients with AF undergoing cardiac surgeryS4.4.2-1, as a component of an overall heart team approach to the management of AF.MODIFIED: LOE was updated from C to B-NR because of new evidence. (Level of Evidence: B-NR) " |
Class IIb |
"1. Surgical excision of the left atrial appendage (LAA) may be considered in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. (Level of Evidence: C) " |
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