%0 journal article
%@ 1556-9845
%A Wilbring, M., Jung, F., Weber, C., Matschke, K., Knaut, M.

%D 2016
%J Innovations
%N 1
%P 24-30 
%R doi:10.1097/IMI.0000000000000231
%T Reduced Incidence of Thromboembolic Events After Surgical Closure of Left Atrial Appendage in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
%U https://doi.org/10.1097/IMI.0000000000000231
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%X Conclusions: Left atrial appendage closure alone or in combination with surgical ablation was associated with a significantly reduced rate of thromboembolic events and consecutively improved survival after 1 year of follow-up.