Anesthetic Approaches for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Comparing Conscious Sedation and General Anesthesia: A Meta Analysis
Background Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) offers a mechanical alternative to anticoagulation for stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients. However, the optimal anesthetic strategy—general anesthesia (GA) versus conscious sedation (CS)—during LAAO remains unclear. Methods A systematic sear...