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"Breaking Down the OPTION Trial: Is Left Atrial Appendage Closure Safer Than Anticoagulation?"
In this episode of the HeartBeat Podcast, we delve into the groundbreaking OPTION trial, which compares the efficacy and safety of Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) with oral anticoagulation (OAC) in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Join us as we explore the findings, including the reduced risk of bleeding with LAAC and its potential as a safer alternative for stroke prevention in moderate- to high-risk patients. Tune in to discover how this trial could change the management of AF patients worldwide.
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By Mohammed Al-QadamiIn this episode of the HeartBeat Podcast, we delve into the groundbreaking OPTION trial, which compares the efficacy and safety of Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) with oral anticoagulation (OAC) in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Join us as we explore the findings, including the reduced risk of bleeding with LAAC and its potential as a safer alternative for stroke prevention in moderate- to high-risk patients. Tune in to discover how this trial could change the management of AF patients worldwide.