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Alexander Steger

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Open access Sep 2026

COnCOmitaNt pulsed field ablation-based pUlmonary vein isolation and lefT atrial appendage closure: the COCONUT study

Abstract Aims Atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation by pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) are increasingly performed as standalone procedures. Given that PVI and LAAC share the same access route, a combined approach of pulsed field ablation (PFA)-based PVI and LAAC might be beneficial....

Christian-Hendrick Heeger, Laurent Roten, D. Della Rocca et al. · Europace · 0 citations

Open access Aug 2026

Efficacy and safety of concomitant left atrial appendage closure and pulmonary vein isolation compared to left atrial appendage closure only – A meta-analysis

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke, primarily originating from the left atrial appendage (LAA). Percutaneous LAA closure (LAAC) reduces appendage-borne thromboembolism, while pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) restores sinus rhythm. Observational data on the combined...

Isabel Rattka, Christine M. Poch, Tanja Mews et al. · International Journal of Car... · 0 citations

Review Open access Aug 2026

Efficacy and safety of concomitant catheter ablation and left atrial appendage closure compared to catheter ablation only - a meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF) carries a substantial ischemic stroke risk originating predominantly from the left atrial appendage (LAA). Catheter ablation (CA) is the most effective rhythm-control strategy, while percutaneous LAA closure (LAAC) provides mechanical stroke prophylaxis. Combining both in a single on...

Isabel Rattka, Christine M. Poch, Tabea Deichsel et al. · Journal of interventional ca... · 1 citation