A 61-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed is considering left atrial appendage occlusion. Before proceeding, what should be ensured per gui...

Question

A 61-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed is considering left atrial appendage occlusion. Before proceeding, what should be ensured per guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulation remains first‑line; LAAO considered when long‑term anticoagulation is contraindicated and after shared decision‑making

Answer

No shared decision‑making is needed

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LAAO should be done in all AF patients

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Stop all anticoagulation regardless of stroke risk

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Warfarin is mandatory after LAAO for life

ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline (2023): Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation MCQ (SBA): Cardiology

A 61-year-old with nonvalvular AF and prior GI bleed is considering left atrial appendage occlusion. Before proceeding, what should be ensured per guidelines?