LAAO Procedure Decision Making and Patient Selection - 2021 Quality Summit presentation (Non-CE)-LAAO Procedure Decision Making and Patient Selection

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The video is a presentation by Dr. Paul Verossi on the topic of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) procedure decision making and patient selection. Dr. Verossi is a clinical electrophysiologist and the Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. He discusses the increasing incidence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and the associated stroke risk due to left atrial appendage thrombus formation. The presentation covers the different options for stroke risk reduction in non-valvular AFib, including oral anticoagulation and LAAO. Dr. Verossi explains the advantages and disadvantages of each treatment option and highlights the growing range of options available for LAAO, including surgical approaches and endocardial device implantation. He also discusses the importance of shared decision-making and the availability of decision aids to support patients in making informed treatment choices. The presentation concludes with an overview of the evolving options for stroke risk reduction and the ongoing research and registry studies that will provide further insights into the real-world outcomes of LAAO procedures.

Keywords

LAAO procedure decision making

patient selection

atrial fibrillation

stroke risk reduction

oral anticoagulation

surgical approaches

endocardial device implantation