Protocol Of Neurological Indications To Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure For Stroke Prevention In Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is a frequent cardiac arrhythmia. The prevalence is 2-2,7% in middle aged population; it increases with ageing and approaches 8% in elderly people. There is high cardioembolic risk related to atrial fibrillation: about 20% of strokes are caused by this common arrhytmia. The aim of this study is to identify patients with selective clinical features to address to left atrial appendage closure.