Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Closure Versus Oral Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation: An Updated Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis.
Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) has emerged as an alternative to oral anticoagulation (OAC) for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), particularly among individuals at increased risk of bleeding. We performed an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comp...