Removal of the left atrial appendage in atrial fibrillation ablation surgery.

Report By: David R. McGowan - Medical Student
Institution: Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Date Submitted: 28th November 2010
Last Modified: 28th November 2010
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation surgery] is [removing the left atrial appendage better than occlusion] at [reducing post-surgical thromboembolic events]?