LAA 2016 - How to Close the Left Atrial Appendage

Conference
Many patients with atrial fibrillation cannot take anticoagulation initially or have to stop it later due to complications. Even newly invented anticoagulants are often unsuitable for these patients. LAA closure has become a reasonable alternative. During the 2-day LAA course you will get an overview on all aspects of this treatment modality - Simple Education present two sessions from the 2016 Frankfurt LAA event for you to engage with. This course has a prestigious leadership team with Horst Sievert, MD CardioVascular Center Frankfurt CVC, Neil Wilson, MD, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado and Shakeel A. Qureshi, MD, Evelina Children's Hospital, London course directors for the event.

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Overview

LAA 2016 - How to close the Left Atrial Appendage

Course Directors: Horst Sievert, MD; Shakeel A Qureshi, MD; Neil Wilson, MD

Featuring

  • Martin W. Bergmann, MD, FESC
  • Horst Sievert, MD

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Target Audience

  • Interventional Cardiologists
  • Electrophysiologists
  • Imaging Specialists

Learning Objectives

  • Indications for LAA closure
  • Utility and application of invasive and noninvasive imaging modalities
  • Transseptal puncture
  • Epicardial LAA closure
  • Prevention and management of complications
  • Postprocedural management

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