Introduction to NCDR Inpatient Registry Overviews

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Video Summary

This video provides an overview of the LAO (Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion) Registry. The registry aims to collect data on patients undergoing percutaneous and epicardial baselift atrial appendage occlusion procedures to reduce the risk of stroke. It focuses on optimizing patient outcomes and management through evidence-based guidelines and clinical practices. The LAO Registry is an observational registry that accumulates real-world data on the effectiveness of new left atrial appendage occlusion procedures. It is considered a valuable tool for quality improvement initiatives and supports the development of clinical guidelines. The registry captures data on in-hospital encounters and follow-up information at different timeframes post-procedure. The video concludes, thanking participants for being part of the LAO Registry community. The content was developed and narrated by Christina Koutras.

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An Overview of the LAAO Registry

Keywords

LAO Registry

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

stroke risk reduction

evidence-based guidelines

clinical practices