New hope for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation patients who can't use blood thinners
Disease control
Terminated
This study tested a device called the Amplatzer Amulet, which is placed in the heart to block blood clots from forming in a small pouch (the left atrial appendage) in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The goal was to prevent strokes without needing long-term blood thi…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:04 UTC