Question

A 63-year-old with AF declines anticoagulation due to bleeding concerns. What is the role of left atrial appendage occlusion?

Accepted Answer

Consider if long-term anticoagulation is contraindicated or not tolerated

Answer

Use as first-line for all AF patients

Answer

Use plus aspirin instead of DOAC for everyone

Answer

Not indicated in any scenario

Answer

Use only if CHA2DS2-VASc is 0

Practice question

A 63-year-old with AF declines anticoagulation due to bleeding concerns. What is the role of left atrial appendage occlusion?