Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Systemic Homeostasis: The LAA HOMEOSTASIS Study
Safety profiles of percutaneous left atrial appendage closure devices: An analysis of the Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database from 2009 to 2016.
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