David Meerkin - 2nd Global LAAO Summit: Highlights of clinical trials in LAA Occlusion therapy & Cardiology referral patients

Posted on 27-08-12

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Discuss trials available, focus on the highlights and new data presented at EuroPCR 2012 - incl. Amplatzer Cardiac Plug EU Post Marketing study and Dr Meerkin's own data. Cardiology referral patients: Patient conditions, history and potential reasons for LAA closure therapy. Lessons to be learned form the specialists working in this area; how to address their needs and how to get to them-ensuring a network and pathway will be developed for eligible Left Atrial Appendage occlusion patients.

 - 2nd Global LAAO Summit

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