Atrial Fibrillation
Conditions
Keywords
AF, atrial fibrillation, LAA occlusion
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to characterize the performance of the WATCHMAN LAA Closure Device in atrial fibrillation patients for which long term warfarin therapy is contraindicated.
Interventions
WATCHMAN LAA Closure Device
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years of age or older * paroxysma, persistent, or permanent non-vlavular atrial fibrillation * contraindicated to warfarin * eligible for clopidogrel, ticlopdine, heparin, or aspirin * CHADS score 1 or greater
Exclusion criteria
* NYHA Class IV * LAA obliteration * Heart transplant * LVEF less than 30% * greater than 50% carotid stenosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility study to characterize the performance of the WATCHMAN LAA Closure device in atrial fibrillation patients contracindicated to warfarin treatment | 2 years |
Countries
Czechia, Germany