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Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion for Prophylactic Stroke Reduction Trial

By Mitral Foundation FEATURING Richard Whitlock, Randolph Martin

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August 11, 2023

Randolph Martin, MD, and Richard Whitlock, MD discuss the AtriCure LeAAPS (Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion ...
read more ↘ for Prophylactic Stroke Reduction Trial) trial which Dr. Whitlock believes will answer whether left atrial appendage occlusion in patients undergoing cardiac surgery for another indication is safe and effective for stroke prevention.

The trial will randomize 6,500 patients in 250 centers around the world who are undergoing surgery via sternotomy. Dr. Whitlock adds that this robust data will allow for a new level of confidence in this treatment – possibly resulting in prevention of tens of thousands of strokes around the world.
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