Description
Deepthy Varghese, MSN, ACNP, FNP is joined by guests Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy, MBA, MD, FHRS and James Freeman, MD, MPH, MSci in a discussion of the article Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in the Elderly. Data on the safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in elderly patients are limited.
Learning Objectives
- This study aimed to compare the outcomes of LAAO between patients ≥80 and <80 years of age.
- Demonstrate shared decision aid tool utilization for primary prevention ICD, LAA occlusion, and participation in athletics.
Article Authors and Podcast Contributors
Article Authors
Samian Sulaiman, MD, Kristine Roy, PHD, Hong Wang, MS, Ole de Backer, MD, Dominic Alloco, MD, Vivek Y. Reddy, MD, David R. Holmes, JR, MD, and Mohamad Alkhouli, MD
Podcast Contributors
Deepthy Varghese, MSN, ACNP, FNP of Northside Hospital
Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy, MBA, MD of The Kansas City Heart Rhythm Insititute at HCA Midwest Health
James Freeman, MD, MPH, MSci of Yale University School of Medicine
Disclosures
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.Host Disclosure(s):
D. Varghese: No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Contributor Disclosure(s):
D. Lakkireddy: Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Medtronic, Inc, Abbott, AtriCure, Inc., Philips; Speakers' Bureau: Boston Scientific, Biosense Webster, Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals
J. Freeman: Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Boston Scientific, Biosense Webster, Inc., PaceMate; Research (Contracted Grants for PIs Named Investigators Only): American College of Cardiology, National Institutes for Health, Advisory Committee: Medtronic, Inc, PaceMate
Staff Disclosure(s) (note: HRS staff are NOT in control of educational content. Disclosures are provided solely for full transparency to the learner):
J. Glenn: No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
S. Sailor: No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.