Oral Anticoagulation vs. Left Atrial Appendage Closure After AF Ablation

To learn more about Cleveland Clinic’s Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention Center, please visit http://cle.clinic/2KzOgFe Dr. Saliba and Dr. Wazni discuss the challenges of patients who would like to stop anticoagulation after atrial fibrillation ablation. The OPTION study is a research trial looking at the safety and effectiveness of the WATCHMAN device used for left atrial appendage closure vs. oral anticoagulants in patients with non valvular atrial fibrillation. Patients who have had an ablation or who are going to have an ablation will be randomized to WATCHMAN vs. oral anticoagulation. Patients will be followed for 3 years, looking at risk of stroke, mortality, cardiovascular events and risk of bleeding. To learn more about the OPTION trial, please visit https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/N... ▶Share this video with others:    • Oral Anticoagulation vs. Left Atrial Appen...   ▶Subscribe to learn more about Cleveland Clinic: https://www.youtube.com/user/Clevelan...