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    Does left atrial appendage closure reduce stroke rates as well as oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet meds in A-fib patients?

    Does left atrial appendage closure reduce stroke rates as well as oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet meds in A-fib patients?

    Author:
    Beth Careyva, MD
    Drew Keister, MD
    Susan Mathieu, MD
    Lynn Wilson, DO
    Joan Nashelsky, MLS

    EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the Watchman device is noninferior to vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) and non-...

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