Question

A 60-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed asks about left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). Which is true per current AF guidance?

Accepted Answer

LAAO may be reasonable when long-term anticoagulation is contraindicated

Answer

LAAO is never recommended

Answer

LAAO replaces anticoagulation in all AF

Answer

LAAO is only for patients with mechanical valves

Answer

LAAO is first-line in low-risk AF

Practice question

A 60-year-old with AF and prior GI bleed asks about left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). Which is true per current AF guidance?