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LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE MANAGEMENT: A SURGICAL PERSPECTIVE
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  • Fabrizio Rosati,
  • Gijs de Maat,
  • Massimo Mariani,
  • Stefano Benussi
Fabrizio Rosati
University of Brescia

Corresponding Author:rosati.fabri@gmail.com

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Gijs de Maat
University Medical Centre Groningen
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Massimo Mariani
University Medical Centre Groningen
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Stefano Benussi
University of Brescia
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Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common atrial arrhythmia but it is not a benign disease. AF is an important risk factor for thromboembolic events, causing significant morbidity and mortality. The left atrial appendage (LAA) plays an important role in thrombus formation but the ideal way to manage the LAA is still debated. The increasing popularity of surgical epicardial ablation and hybrid endo-epicardial ablation approaches, especially in patients with a more advanced diseased substrate, has raised the interest in epicardial LAA management. Minimally invasive treatment options for the LAA offer a unique opportunity to close the LAA with a clip device. This review highlights morphologic, electrophysiologic and surgical aspects of the left atrial appendage with regard to atrial fibrillation surgery, and aims to illustrate the different surgical management strategies.
06 Jan 2021Submission Checks Completed
06 Jan 2021Assigned to Editor
13 Jan 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
29 Jan 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
29 Jan 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
07 Apr 20211st Revision Received
01 May 2021Assigned to Editor
01 May 2021Submission Checks Completed
01 May 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
18 May 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
18 May 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
02 Jul 20212nd Revision Received
02 Jul 2021Submission Checks Completed
02 Jul 2021Assigned to Editor
02 Jul 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
16 Jul 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
16 Jul 2021Editorial Decision: Accept