Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion—Is the Case Now Closed?

This Viewpoint disucsses how the results of CLOSURE-AF and CHAMPION-AF should inform decision-making regarding treatment with direct oral anticoagulants vs left atrial appendage closure for left atrial appendage occlusion.

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JAMA Neurology
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2026-09-28
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.3292
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Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
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Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion—Is the Case Now Closed?

Rod S. Passman, David Seiffge, Charlotte Cordonnier, Richard A. Bernstein
JAMA Neurology
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
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Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion—Is the Case Now Closed?

Rod S. Passman, David Seiffge, Charlotte Cordonnier, Richard A. Bernstein
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Abstract

This Viewpoint disucsses how the results of CLOSURE-AF and CHAMPION-AF should inform decision-making regarding treatment with direct oral anticoagulants vs left atrial appendage closure for left atrial appendage occlusion.

JAMA Neurology
Northwestern University (US), University of Bern (CH), Inserm (FR), Université de Lille (FR), University Hospital of Bern (CH), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille (FR)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 11%
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
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