Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

Combined Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Atrial Fibrillation

Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA, and Mohamed Kanj, MD, discuss the clinical rationale and outcomes behind combining atrial fibrillation ablation with left atrial appendage closure, including insights from the OPTION trial. They examine patient selection, procedural considerations and the impact of pulsed field ablation on safety, efficiency and long-term stroke prevention strategies.

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