CSI Focus Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) 2021

CSI Focus Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) 2021 is organized by cme4u GmbH Congresses, Meetings and Education and will be held from Nov 12 - 13, 2021 at Frankfurt Marriott Hotel, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany.

Description:
Many patients with atrial fibrillation cannot take anticoagulation initially or have to stop it later due to complications. Even newly invented anticoagulants are often unsuitable for these patients. LAA closure has become a reasonable alternative.

CSI Focus LAA 2021 will provide a comprehensive overview of left atrial appendage closure, including imaging, transseptal and pericardial access, step by step cases, management of complications, an overview of the most commonly used as well as of new and upcoming devices for LAA closure.

Topics:
• Indications for LAA closure
• Utility and application of invasive and noninvasive imaging modalities
• How to get access to the LAA
• Step by step LAA closure
• Challenging cases - advanced tips and tricks
• Devices & techniques
• New trial data
• How to find appropriate patients
• Complications of the LAA closure
• Postprocedural management and follow-up after LAA closure
• Simulator training opportunities
• Transseptal puncture
• Epicardial LAA closure
• Prevention and management of complications

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.