The purpose of this research is to monitor how well patients do after surgery for treatment of left atrial appendage (LAA).
Patients will be followed in an observational study. We propose to do a single follow-up TEE at 3 to 6 months (this is standard of care) to confirm LAA (left atrial appendage) occlusion. The TEE is not mandatory (this is not a clinical trial), but will be strongly recommended to patients to confirm the efficacy of treatment. This will help confirm whether patients may safely remain off anticoagulation. The risks of TEE are a less than 1 in 1000 risk of death, and a 1% or less risk of a major complication, such as esophageal perforation.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Virginia Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Clinical Progress
Patients who agree to participate in the registry will allow the Investigators to document their clinical progress and compare their progress to other participants in the study. Meanwhile, the patient will continue to receive routine care from their physician, just as they would if they did not participate in the study. Any information published as a result of this registry, will be kept anonymous. There is no known risk in participating in this study as it is only an observational study.
Time frame: At regular visits ( 3 months and annually)
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