LAA Clipping Versus NOACs to Prevent Stroke in Non-paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.

The surgeons measured the length of the base of the LAA, an appropriately sized LAA clip is then inserted with the aid of a thoracoscope and placed parallel to the base of the LAA.

For patients with creatinine clearance ≥50 ml/min, oral rivaroxaban 20 mg daily was administered, whereas for patients with creatinine clearance between 30-49 ml/min, oral rivaroxaban 15 mg daily was administered.