VIDEO: The Lariot Procedure: Closure of the Left Atrial Appendage Technique 2
How and why the LARIAT is inserted. For some high-risk patients, the LARIAT procedure is used to tie off the left atrial appendage thereby eliminating this source of clots. The heart’s left atrial appendage, is known to be a major source of blood clots that can lead to strokes. Features Dr. Eric Pena of the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. (1:24 min. excerpt.) Published by Asante on Apr 11, 2013.
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