AFib stroke prevention - Left atrial appendage closure in Monterrey - Cardiologist

Left atrial appendage closure involves blocking the atrial appendage to prevent blood stagnation, which can lead to clot formation and cause heart attacks or strokes.

Common causes

The procedure is performed on patients with atrial fibrillation whose bodies do not respond adequately to blood thinners.

Treatments and procedures

Open heart surgery

In the traditional surgical approach, the left atrial appendage may be sutured closed, stapled, or removed entirely. This is commonly done when a patient is already undergoing another heart surgery like coronary bypass or valve repair.

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Approximate times

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	Procedure	Hospital stay	Home recovery	Total
Surgery	1 - 4 hrs.	3 - 7 days	4 weeks	12 weeks

Surgery

Procedure: 1 - 4 hrs.
Hospital stay: 3 - 7 days
Home recovery: 4 weeks
Total: 12 weeks

Note: Time may vary according to the specific patient procedure. All cases and treatments are different. For diagnosis and information contact one of our top clinics.

After surgery

On left atrial appendage closure (LAAC), out of town patients are cleared to fly after 3 weeks of surgery, and follow-ups can be scheduled with the cardiovascular surgeon face-to-face or virtually.

Note: Follow-ups can be arranged as face-to-face or virtually. If needed, you can go to your primary care physician to remove sutures or get medication adjustments.

For estimates, please contact the clinic to request a consultation.

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