Updates in Left Atrial Appendage Closure

Updates in Left Atrial Appendage Closure   Guest: Ammar Killu, M.B.B.S. Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.   In today’s episode of “Interviews With the Experts, listeners will learn how to select patients that may benefit from left atrial appendage occlusion.  Listeners will understand the major differences between currently available commercial devices.    Topics Discussed: What is left atrial appendage closure? Who may benefit from left atrial appendage closure and is there expansion of indications? What devices are currently approved for LAA closure? Are there any newer devices on the horizon? What are the post device anticoagulation/ antithrombotic regimens?   Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices. LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.