Edmond M. Cronin MB BCh BAO, FHRS , Steven Filby MD, FSCAI , Michael E. Field MD, FHRS , Chetan Huded MD, FSCAI , Julia H. Indik MD, PhD, FHRS , Abhishek Sharma MD, FSCAI , Chelsea Armah MPH , Scott Firestone MS , Angela M. Fix MPH, MCW , Emily Senerth MS, MPH , Rebecca L. Morgan PhD, MPH , Yngve Falck-Ytter MD
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SCAI/HRS technical review on transcatheter left atrial appendage occlusion
Background
Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is associated with an increased risk of stroke due to thrombus formation in the left atrial appendage, where over 90% of thrombi originate. While oral anticoagulation (OAC) is the standard therapy for stroke prevention, many patients cannot tolerate long-term OAC due to bleeding risks. Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has emerged as an alternative strategy. Despite its rapid adoption, substantial variability exists in clinical practice regarding patient selection, imaging techniques, procedural guidance, and postprocedural management. This systematic review aims to collect and synthesize evidence to inform the development of new Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and the Heart Rhythm Society guidelines on LAAO.
Methods
We searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library from inception through January 5, 2024, for studies of the percutaneous LAAO procedure. Eligible studies were conducted in adults with NVAF undergoing LAAO, or with peridevice leak or device-related thrombus after an occlusion procedure. Studies of surgical LAAO, double device or combined procedures, and devices that are not currently marketed in the United States were excluded. Data were extracted from studies in duplicate and summarized using meta-analysis and narrative synthesis. Risk of bias (RoB) was assessed using the RoB in nonrandomized studies of interventions tool, and version 2 of the Cochrane RoB tool for randomized trials (RoB 2.0). Overall certainty of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach.
Results
Our search identified 3769 titles and abstracts, of which 27 studies met eligibility criteria and contributed data to the analysis. Data were abstracted to address outcomes of LAAO for stroke prevention in patients with NVAF, in comparison to OAC, no therapy, and across various approaches including preprocedure imaging, intraprocedure guidance, and postprocedure antithrombotic regimens.
Conclusions
Left atrial appendage occlusion is an effective alternative to OAC for stroke prevention in NVAF patients with bleeding risks, but uncertainties remain regarding imaging strategies and postprocedural management.
期刊介绍:
HeartRhythm, the official Journal of the Heart Rhythm Society and the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society, is a unique journal for fundamental discovery and clinical applicability.
HeartRhythm integrates the entire cardiac electrophysiology (EP) community from basic and clinical academic researchers, private practitioners, engineers, allied professionals, industry, and trainees, all of whom are vital and interdependent members of our EP community.
The Heart Rhythm Society is the international leader in science, education, and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients, and the primary information resource on heart rhythm disorders. Its mission is to improve the care of patients by promoting research, education, and optimal health care policies and standards.