Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of stroke and systemic embolism,
and the left atrial appendage (LAA) has been identified as a principal source of …

Over the past 50 years, the number and invasiveness of percutaneous cardiovascular
procedures globally have increased substantially. However, cardiovascular interventions …

ABSTRACT The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2023 clinical practice guidelines for the
surgical management of atrial fibrillation incorporate the most recent evidence for surgical …

Abstract Background Patient-specific 3-dimensional (3D) computational modelling offers a
tailored approach with promising results, but experience using digital-twin fusion on real …

Abstract Background The Amulet IDE trial (AMPLATZER Amulet Left Atrial Appendage
Occluder [LAAO] Investigational Device Exemption [IDE] Trial) evaluated the safety and …

Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is rapidly growing as valid stroke prevention therapy
in atrial fibrillation. Cardiac imaging plays an instrumental role in preprocedural planning …

This commentary refers to 'Residual leaks following percutaneous left atrial appendage
occlusion and outcomes: a meta-analysis', by A. Samaras et al., https://doi …

This commentary refers to 'Residual leaks following percutaneous left atrial appendage
occlusion and outcomes: a meta-analysis', by A. Samaras et al., https://doi. org/10 …

Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is an increasingly used alternative to oral
anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation, especially in patients with absolute/relative …

The personalized applications of 3D printing in interventional cardiology and cardiac
surgery represent a transformative paradigm in the management of structural heart …