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Las Palmas Medical Center marks milestone with 250th LAAO device implant procedure

Las Palmas Medical Center has reached a significant milestone by completing its 250th Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) device implant procedure. This minimally invasive procedure is essential for patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot take long-term blood thinners, as it reduces their risk of stroke. Dr. Francisco Gonzalez, the medical director of electrophysiology at Las Las Palmas Medical Center has completed its 250th Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) device implant procedure, a minimally invasive procedure for patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot take long-term blood thinners, which reduces their risk of stroke. Dr. Francisco Gonzalez, the medical director of electrophysiology at the hospital, shared his insights on the achievement and the importance of the LAAO procedure.

Las Palmas Medical Center marks milestone with 250th LAAO device implant procedure

Published : a month ago by Iris Garcia Barron in Health

Las Palmas Medical Center has reached a significant milestone by completing its 250th Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) device implant procedure.

This minimally invasive procedure is essential for patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot take long-term blood thinners, as it reduces their risk of stroke.

Dr. Francisco Gonzalez, the medical director of electrophysiology at Las Palmas Medical Center, shares insights on this achievement and the importance of the LAAO procedure.

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