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August 5, 2025Journal of the American Heart AssociationOpen Access

Long‐Term Outcomes Following Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Medicare Beneficiaries: Outcomes From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry

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AHAngela HigginsSZSarah ZimmermanYWYongfei Wang

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Retrospective cohort study reveals low stroke rates in elderly patients following LAAO, highlighting significant mortality risks.

Key Points

  • Long-term stroke rates post-LAAO remain low in a large cohort of Medicare beneficiaries.
  • The study included 34,975 patients with a mean CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4.7, indicating various stroke risks.
  • Cumulative incidence of ischemic stroke was 1.36 per 100 person-years over a median follow-up of 2.8 years.
  • High mortality rates underscore the need for patient-centered decision-making in LAAO considerations.

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Higgins et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689522129f4f1c896c4298b1https://doi.org/10.1161/jaha.124.039780
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