LAA

Christopher Ellis, MD, is studying a minimally invasive procedure to treat patients with longstanding atrial fibrillation.
October 22, 2020

Minimally invasive treatment option for AFib studied

A minimally invasive procedure that combines ligation of the left atrial appendage (LAA) with hybrid epicardial-endocardial ablation is a feasible, safe and effective method of treating patients with longstanding atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib), according to a new Vanderbilt-led study.

By Matt Batcheldor