Long-Term Outcomes of LAAO Versus DOACs in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.
BACKGROUND Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is an alternative strategy for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) with contraindications to long-term oral anticoagulation therapy. However, evidence comparing the long-term outcomes of LAAO with those of direct oral ant...