Patients at Medical City McKinney have a new option for cardiovascular care.
Medical City McKinney is offering a new procedure called Left Atrial Appendage Closure, which is designed to reduce the risk of stroke without blood-thinning medication, according to an April 9 news release.
A closer look
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows that more than eight million Americans take blood thinners to prevent blood clots, the release states. This surgery provides another option to manage cardiovascular health.
The surgery involves inserting implants into the heart through a catheter that closes off the left atrial appendage, which can reduce the risk of stroke, the release states. Eligible patients can also undergo the procedure at the same time as a cardiac atrial fibrillation ablation, per the release.
What they’re saying
“The successful completion of our first Left Atrial Appendage Closure procedure marks an important milestone for Medical City McKinney and the patients we serve,” Medical City McKinney CEO Mark Deno said in the release. “Expanding advanced cardiovascular capabilities with innovative, minimally invasive treatments like LAAC allows us to offer safer, more convenient options for patients living with [atrial fibrillation]. This is another reason the community turns to us as the destination of choice for healthcare excellence.”
