Question

A 73-year-old with atrial fibrillation and heart failure asks about left atrial appendage occlusion. When is it considered?

Accepted Answer

Patients with a contraindication to long-term anticoagulation

Answer

prior stroke

Answer

As a bridge while initiating DOAC

Answer

All AF patients regardless of bleeding risk

Answer

Only if anticoagulation fails to prevent stroke

Practice question

A 73-year-old with atrial fibrillation and heart failure asks about left atrial appendage occlusion. When is it considered?