Combining Procedures to Reduce Stroke Risk in AFib

Combining Procedures to Reduce Stroke Risk in AFib

June 16, 2026 · 30 min

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The episode discusses the benefits of combining atrial fibrillation ablation with left atrial appendage closure to improve patient outcomes and reduce stroke risk.

Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA, and Mohamed Kanj, MD, discuss how combining atrial fibrillation ablation with left atrial appendage closure can improve outcomes for patients with AFib. They explain how this approach may reduce stroke risk, limit long-term medication use and offer a more efficient path to restoring normal heart rhythm. Get treatment for AFib or another heart rhythm condition. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/arrhythmia-treatment Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by ...

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