Patient Characteristics Associated With Using Transcatheter Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Versus Oral Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes
MARCH 5, 2024
In 2020, patients had higher odds of initiating LAAO use than in 2015 (0.52 Patient characteristics, measured 365 days before the first LAAO or OAC use date, were compared using logistic regression.RESULTS:There were 30 058 LAAO recipients (mean age, 77.74 years; female, 42.1%) and 792 600 OAC initiators (mean age, 78.48; female, 53.3%).
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