**8. Conclusion**

LAA is an important anatomic area that is involved in thrombus formation in the left atrium, which is also a determinant in the risk of thromboembolic events in patients with AF. LAAO procedure provides an important alternative to pharmacological strategy in AF patients, especially for patients with stroke prevention indication

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and contraindicated or noncompliant to oral anticoagulation. It is evident that LAAO is safe and effective with high implant success rate and improving complication rate. Long-term data regarding in the stroke outcomes as compared with standard strategy are necessary.
