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Hardpercutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion is an option for stroke prevention. Antiplatelet therapy alone is inferior (AAtrial Fibrillation"cardiology"

A 72-year-old with persistent AF and CHA₂DS₂‑VASc 5 has life-threatening GI bleeding on apixaban. After endoscopic hemostasis and risk assessment, he declines resumption of anticoagulation. Stroke prevention option?

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