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LAAO in the Headlines

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We are concerned about high risk AF patients who are being denied access to life-saving treatment due to an 'indefinite' NHS England 'evaluation process'.

If you are unable to take anticoagulants or have been refused LAAO, please contact us today – we are building the case for this lifesaving treatment and your experiences could really make a difference to those at risk of AF-related stroke.

Follow this link to see our press release:

heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...

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The cardiologist who privately fitted my Amplatzer Amulet in April said that it is a two year cost moratorium after last years successful trials. Prior to the Trial he had fitted some for NHS patients.

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