Table 2

Antithrombotic treatment after left atrial appendage closure (n=29)

Antithrombotic treatmentDischarge6 weeks p/LAAC3 months p/LAAC6 months p/LAAC1-year p/LAAC
AP monotherapy07 (24.1%)15 (51.7%)20 (69.0%)18 (62.2%)
DAPT2 (6.9%)10 (34.5%)4 (13.8%)00
VKA1 (3.4%)0000
VKA+AP9 (31.0%)4 (13.8%)2 (6.9%)2 (6.9%)2 (6.9%)
DOAC5 (17.3%)0001 (3.4%)
DOAC+AP12 (41.4%)8 (27.6%)7 (24.2%)5 (17.3%)4 (13.8%)
None0001 (3.4%)1 (3.4%)
Died00001 (3.4%)
Lost to follow-up001 (3.4%)1 (3.4%)2 (6.9%)
  • AP, antiplatelet; DAPT, dual antiplatelet; DOAC, direct oral anticoagulation; p/LAAC, post left atrial appendage closure; VKA, vitamin K antagonist.