Heart Tie-Off device tested for stroke patients who Can't take blood thinners
NCT ID NCT02681042
Summary
This study tested a device called the Lariat to tie off a small pouch in the heart where clots can form in people with atrial fibrillation. The goal was to prevent strokes in patients who cannot safely take standard blood-thinning medications. Doctors performed the procedure on a small group of patients with suitable heart anatomy and tracked their recovery for six months.
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Baylor Research Institute at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
Plano, Texas, 75093, United States
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