State of the Union: LAAO and other Plug Based Interventions
Presenter
Jacqueline Saw, M.D., FSCAI, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Jacqueline Saw, M.D., FSCAI, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize 2025 highlights: Registry data on reduced peridevice leaks (e.g., via Conformal and Amulet) and lower complication rates in combined procedures with TAVR or ablation.
- Discuss emerging devices like CLAAS for variable anatomies and strategies for device-related thrombosis, with real-world outcomes in high-bleeding-risk AFib patients.
- Glimpse into the future: AI-optimized implantation software, contrast-free techniques, and broader applications (e.g., post-valve surgery) to integrate LAAO with comprehensive structural heart therapies.