Watch the on‑demand recording of this expert‑led webinar focused on the contemporary management of atrial fibrillation (AF) and left atrial appendage (LAA).
In this session, leading international cardiac surgeons shared clinical evidence, guideline perspectives, and real‑world experience on LAA management and surgical treatment of AF, with a particular focus on translating evidence into daily practice.
This webinar brought together an international faculty of experienced surgeons to discuss current challenges and evolving strategies in AF and LAA management. Through evidence-based presentations and clinical case discussions, the panel explored how surgical LAA exclusion can be integrated into AF treatment pathways, highlighting both guideline recommendations and hands-on experience from different geographies.
Panelists:
Bart Maesen
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Maastricht University Medical Center
Netherlands
Gianluca Torregrossa
Cardiac Surgeon
Main Line Health Philadelphia
Pennsylvania, USA
Thomas Van Brakel
Cardiac Surgeon
Catharina Hospital
Netherlands
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