Ignacio Garcia Bolao - Future of LAA occlusion in electrophysiology: PVI & LAAO

Posted on 19-02-16

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The role for combined procedures; is there a future for a one-stop-shop to eliminate symptoms & prevent stroke while reduing antiarrhythmic and anticoagulant drugs?? is there a future for combining AF ablation and LAA occlusion in a single procedure?

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