Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Program
Our Approach to Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
Montefiore Einstein Atrial Fibrillation Program employs the latest techniques to eliminate atrial fibrillation—an irregular, rapid heart rhythm—by blocking the faulty electrical signals that cause it. Many patients can be treated successfully with medication that thins their blood, reduces the risk of blood clots, or regulates the heart rate. Our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiothoracic surgeons collaborate across departments to develop the latest techniques for eliminating atrial fibrillation and achieving exceptional clinical outcomes, where medication is ineffective. In some cases, removing the atrial appendage where clots form is part of the treatment. We're ranked in the top 1% of all hospitals in the nation for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery according to U.S. News & World Report.
Treatments We Offer
Catheter-Based Ablation
Maze-Cox Procedure
Minimally Invasive Surgical Ablation
Your Atrial Fibrillation Team
Luigi Di Biase, MD, PhD
Our interdisciplinary team of cardiologist and cardiovascular specialists collaborate to develop the most efficient techniques for performing left atrial appendage occlusion, using the most minimally invasive procedures whenever possible to improve patient outcomes and enrich overall quality of life.
