Research

LAAOS

Official Title

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study

Status

Completed

Overview

To evaluate surgical left atrial occlusion in patients undergoing cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass and are at elevated risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke; the study will test feasibility for a large scale trial aimed at reducing stroke rates in CAD patients at high- risk for stroke.

Study Design

Randomized controlled, multicenter, open label, study of surgical left atrial occlusion.

Primary Endpoint

Feasibility; Complications

Number of Patients

50

Number of Sites

5

Number of Countries

1

Study Period

2009–2011

Principal Investigator

Andre Lamy

Program Manager

Susan Chrolavicius