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January 27, 2026
6:30 PM CT - 8:00 PM CT
This CME-accredited webinar expands on the concepts introduced in Part 1 by shifting focus from innovation to integration, translating hybrid AF management strategies into everyday practice. Expert faculty will explore the procedural and clinical nuances of left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion, comparing epicardial exclusion and endocardial occlusion techniques.
This CME-accredited webinar expands on the concepts introduced in Part 1 by shifting focus from innovation to integration, translating hybrid AF management strategies into everyday practice. Expert faculty will explore the procedural and clinical nuances of left atrial appendage (LAA) exclusion, comparing epicardial exclusion and endocardial occlusion techniques.
1. Compare epicardial exclusion and endocardial occlusion techniques and identify indications for each in AF management.
2. Integrate LAA exclusion into procedural workflows for hybrid and standalone ablation cases.
3. Evaluate clinical evidence linking LAA management to improved outcomes in stroke prevention, AF recurrence, and heart-failure burden.
4. Recognize patient selection criteria and anatomical factors that influence procedural choice and success.
5. Discuss real-world implementation strategies, including team coordination, imaging guidance, and reimbursement considerations under DRG 317.
6. Apply insights from expert debate and panel dialogue to refine institutional practice patterns for comprehensive AF care.
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Rationale and potential benefits of epicardial LAA exclusion beyond eliminating a nidus for thrombus formation
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Excluding the Left Atrial Appendage | Transitioning from Niche Application to Routine Practice
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Rationale and potential benefits of epicardial LAA exclusion beyond eliminating a nidus for thrombus formation
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Excluding the Left Atrial Appendage | Transitioning from Niche Application to Routine Practice
Procedural integration of LAA exclusion in hybrid and standalone AF workflows
Epicardial vs. endocardial approaches: clinical rationale, safety, and outcomes
Patient selection, imaging, and intra-procedural decision-making
Device-specific considerations and multidisciplinary coordination
Stroke risk reduction, rhythm maintenance, and heart-failure impact
Economic and access updates: understanding Concomitant
Real-world challenges and solutions for making LAA exclusion a routine practice
