2026 Scientific Sessions

Dinner Program: Advancing Left Atrial Appendage Closure: CHAMPION-AF Insights, Post-Implant Drug Regimens and Future Insights

This scientific symposium will examine the evolving landscape of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) through new evidence and forward‑looking perspectives. Experts will review key findings from the CHAMPION‑AF trial, discuss data‑driven approaches to optimizing post‑implant drug regimens, and explore innovations shaping the future of LAAC therapy.
Post-LAAC Drug Regimens: Optimization for Patients Guided by Clinical Data
Matthew W. Sherwood, M.D., FSCAI, Inova Fairfax Hospital, McLean, VA
Exploring the Future Landscape of LAAC
Michael J. Rinaldi, M.D., FSCAI, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, Charlotte, NC