Concomitant atrial fibrillation ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion: rationale, outcomes, and future directions.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia worldwide and remains a major contributor to stroke, heart failure, hospitalization, and cardiovascular mortality. Catheter ablation has become a central strategy for rhythm control, while left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) offers an effective...