Kevin Walsh - 2nd Global LAAO Summit: Where are the patients: Geriatric departments

Posted on 27-08-12

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Geriatric Patient referral: 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 patients.

 - 2nd Global LAAO Summit

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