Left atrial appendage occlusion for recurrent stroke while on oral anticoagulation: a case series.
Gonçalo Nuno Ferraz CostaMafalda GrinéMariana SimõesManuel Oliveira-SantosLuís PaivaMarco CostaLino GonçalvesPublished in: European heart journal. Case reports (2024)
This case series emphasizes the complexity of stroke prevention in AF patients and underscores the need for an individualized approach. Incorporating LAAO alongside OAC can provide additional stroke protection for patients with inadequate response to anticoagulation. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this approach. In light of the limited evidence available, these cases contribute to the growing body of knowledge on the potential role of LAAO in secondary stroke prevention in AF patients with recurrent thrombo-embolic events despite appropriate anticoagulation.