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Different aspects of left atrial appendage occlusio
| Pro | Contra |
| Non-inferiority to oral anticoagulation | Evaluation of other atherothrombotic sources |
| Alternative in patients with contraindication for anticoagulation | Unknown hemodynamic impact |
| Cost-effective | Postprocedural medical treatment not well defined |
| Reduced cumulative bleeding events during follow-up | No comparison between different devices |
| Good results in real-world registries | Undefined impact of residual leaks |
