Does Left Atrial Appendage Closure Worsen Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Risk in Cardiac Surgery?

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Does Left Atrial Appendage Closure Worsen Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Risk in Cardiac Surgery?

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Does Left Atrial Appendage Closure Worsen Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Risk in Cardiac Surgery?

In this episode, we discuss recent findings on the potential risks of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) in cardiac surgery patients without prior atrial fibrillation. The study highlights an increased risk of new-onset postoperative AF and prolonged hospital stays without clear benefits in mortality or stroke prevention.

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Citation: Shuhaiber JH, Abbas M, Morland T, Kirchner HL, El-Manzalawy Y. Atrial appendage closure is associated with increased risk for postoperative atrial fibrillation. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Nov 2;19(1):619. doi: 10.1186/s13019-024-03119-6. PMID: 39488696.