Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Left Atrial Appendage Closure

A procedure that blocks the left ATRIAL APPENDAGE to reduce the risk of MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION associated with ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF). The left atrial appendage is often the site of BLOOD CLOT formation in AF.

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Abstract

A procedure that blocks the left ATRIAL APPENDAGE to reduce the risk of MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION associated with ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF). The left atrial appendage is often the site of BLOOD CLOT formation in AF.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • LAA Closure
  • Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Intervention
  • Closure, LAA
  • LAA Closures

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2024

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Previous Indexing

  • Cardiac Catheterization (2011-2023)

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  1. E02w.148w.442w.582w
  2. E05.157w.250w.582w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Left Atrial Appendage Closure. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000097546. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000097546
  2. Left Atrial Appendage Closure. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left_atrial_appendage_occlusion
  3. Left Atrial Appendage Closure. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6516934