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World J Cardiol. Feb 26, 2017; 9(2): 139-146
Published online Feb 26, 2017. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v9.i2.139
Table 2 Summary of data for left atrial appendage occlusion
PROTECT-AF[46]CAP[43]ASAP[42]EWOLUTION[49]ACP[50]
Patients (n)46346015010211047
Follow-up4 yr16 mo14 mo30 d13 mo
CHADS-score2.22.42.82.8n.a.
CHA2DS2-Vasc scoren.a.n.a.4.44.54.5
Procedural success88.00%95.00%94.70%98.50%97.30%
Procedural stroke1.30%00.70%n.a.0.90%
Pericardial effusion4.80%2.20%1.30%0.50%1.20%
Device embolization0.60%01.30%0.20%n.a.
Major bleeding3.50%n.a.n.a.1.60%1.50%
Long-term stroke2.30%1.50%0.70%0.30%2.30%