Procedure

Left Atrial Appendage Closure

A procedure that seals off a small pouch in the heart where clots can form, used for some people with atrial fibrillation who cannot take blood thinners long term.

Also called: laa closure, laao

Who Can Help with Left Atrial Appendage Closure?

• Cardiologists

  A physician who diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions such as heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.

• Cardiothoracic Surgeons

  A surgeon who operates on the heart, lungs, esophagus and other organs in the chest.

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Where Practices List Left Atrial Appendage Closure

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

• Chandler, AZ (29)
• Houston, TX (23)
• Reno, NV (13)

Related

• Angioplasty and Stenting
• Angioplasty and Stents
• Anti-Reflux Surgery
• Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Aneurysm Repair
• Arrhythmia
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Blood Thinner Management
• Cardiac Ablation
• Cardiac Arrest
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Cardiomyopathy
• Cardioversion
• Carotid Artery Disease
• Chest Pain