Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
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What is a Left Atrial Appendage Closure?
A left atrial appendage (LLA) closure can prevent strokes caused by an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation. University of Rochester Medicine performs the procedure to reduce stroke risk in non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients. With the closure procedure, strokes can be prevented without the lifelong use of blood thinners.
This procedure is suitable for patients with:
- Difficulty staying within the therapeutic range of Warfarin/Coumadin
- Previous internal bleeding or high risk of bleeding
- Intolerant to or difficulty taking blood thinners
- High risk of falling
- Severe renal failure
- Occupational or lifestyle related high bleeding risk
There may be other conditions that make appendage closure an optimal therapy and can be reviewed with you by the clinical team.
Do you have symptoms or have been diagnosed with structural heart disease?
Call (585) 276-6339Our Approach
The appendage closure device is implanted into the patient’s left atrial appendage (part of the top left area of the heart) through a minimally invasive procedure. The device is then expanded to close off the left atrial appendage and keep blood clots from escaping.
We perform the procedure at University of Rochester Medicine Strong Memorial Hospital. You may stay overnight or go home the same day.
We offer two different LAA devices, the Boston Scientific Watchman device and the Abbott Amulet device, which helps us tailor our choice to each patient.
What Sets Us Apart?
URochester Medicine was the first in the Rochester metropolitan area and surrounding region to offer people this minimally invasive therapy for atrial fibrillation.
We have a rich history of leadership in heart care and a large team of cardiologists providing comprehensive care. Our multidisciplinary team includes cardiologists, echocardiologists, electrophysiologists, and nurses who work with you to create a personalized plan that helps you reach your goals.
We offer the Structural Heart Program, completely focused on treating structural and heart valve disease. We offer a multidisciplinary team of providers who specializes in percutaneous and surgical treatments. URochester Medicine can also provide every other specialist you may need, including echo-cardiologists, radiologists, and specialists in heart failure, oncology, pulmonology and our congenital cardiac care.
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