Medscape

Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Resist the Urge?

The current bias of medicine is strong. When we are in doubt, when evidence is sparse, doctors do more, not less. Internists prescribe, cardiologists implant, surgeons cut. We know what we know. So it ...

Intuitive’s cardiac initiative includes valve repair, LAA closure

With nine new procedures cleared for the da Vinci 5 robot, Intuitive’s strategy includes working with a limited number of U.S ...
Medscape

Cardiostim: Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Done the Right Way

On the first day of the 2016 CardioStim sessions, I am happy to report a "positive" study on percutaneous left atrial appendage closure [1]. Notice I did not write Watchman. In Europe, the majority of ...

Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices Market 2025-2033: Demand Forecast, Regional Insights, Company Profiles – Astute Analytica

The global left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) devices market is projected to register a robust growth from 2025 to 2033.
Becker's ASC

Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci robot earns FDA clearance for cardiac procedures

Intuitive Surgical has received FDA clearance for cardiac procedures using the da Vinci 5 surgical robot, according to a Jan. 26 report from Mass Device. The new cardiac clearances cover mitral valve ...
Healio

AF recurrence after LAA closure may not confer significant embolic, bleeding risk

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . AF recurrence after catheter ablation was not linked to adverse outcomes, but a nonsignificant trend for worse ...
Medical Dialogues

Novel LAA Closure Device Lesifter Promising for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: Study

Researchers have found in a new study that the novel Lesifter device shows encouraging early efficacy and a favorable safety profile in reducing stroke risk among patients with atrial ...
Mansfield News Journal

Heart doctors celebrate 500th heart procedure for A-fib, blood clots

Heart doctors at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital this month celebrated their 500th procedure to help reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. The milestone left atrial appendage ...
TCTMD

TCT 712: Evaluating Antithrombotic Therapy Variations Post-Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: A Retrospective TriNetX Study

TCT 711: Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Closure vs. Oral Anticoagulation Following Catheter Ablation in Older and Younger Patients: A Sub-analysis of the OPTION Clinical Trial Receive the the ...
MarketWatch

Conformal Medical Closes $32 Million Series D Extension to Advance its Next-Generation Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Technology

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. New partner reinforces confidence in the company's progress and future potential. NASHUA, N.H., Aug. 12, 2025 ...
TCTMD

Rare Case of Aorto-Left Atrial Fistula Closure With Amplatzer Duct Occluder II

Complex Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion With a Combination of Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder, Amplatzer Vascular Plug and Vascular Coil Receive the the latest news, research, and ...