Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure to reduce stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2013 Authors' conclusions The purpose of percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (AAC) is to replace the need for oral anticoagulation medication in the prevention of stroke in patients with nonvalvular permanent or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Atrial Appendage; Atrial Fibrillations; Prostheses and Implants; Stroke Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32013000302 Date abstract record published 24/04/2013 |