Left atrial appendage occlusion

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Left atrial appendage occlusion (pronunciation: left ey-tree-uhl uh-pen-dij uh-kloo-zhuhn) is a medical procedure that aims to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. The procedure involves sealing off the left atrial appendage to prevent the formation and release of blood clots.

Etymology

The term "left atrial appendage occlusion" is derived from the following components: "left" and "atrial" refer to the left atrium of the heart, "appendage" refers to the small, ear-shaped sac in the muscle wall of the left atrium, and "occlusion" refers to the blockage or closing of a blood vessel or hollow organ.

Procedure

The left atrial appendage occlusion procedure is performed by a cardiologist who uses a small device to seal off the left atrial appendage. The device is inserted through a small incision in the groin and guided to the heart through a vein. Once the device is in place, it helps prevent blood clots from forming in the left atrial appendage and being released into the bloodstream.

Related Terms

  • Atrial fibrillation: A heart condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rate.
  • Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
  • Cardiologist: A doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities.
  • Blood clot: A clump of blood that has changed from a liquid to a gel-like or semisolid state.

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