Jens-Erik Nielsen Kudsk - 3rd Global LAAO Summit: Build a Successful Practice; involving Neurology in LAA Occlusion

John Camm, UK vs Hans Christoph Diener, DEU    Debate: Are the new ESC guidelines are too strict for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion? John Camm - Yes, they are too strict. There is a larger group that should benefit from LAA occlusion and it should be stronger recommended too!Hans Christoph Diener - No, the ESC guidelines are right; LAA occlusion Should be limited to OAC contraindicated patients!

Introduction to discussion on patient selection and sources of referral, includes the clinical rationale and how to develop the referral channel.

Includes the guidelines for the AF patients and the  clinical rationale for combining or staging AF ablation and LAA occlusion therapy.