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Guwahati Gets a Life-Saving Heart Breakthrough: Apollo Hospitals Performs Northeast India's First LAA Closure

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Guwahati Gets a Life-Saving Heart Breakthrough: Apollo Hospitals Performs Northeast India's First LAA Closure
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Apollo Hospitals in Guwahati has successfully performed the first Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure in Northeast India. This minimally invasive procedure offers a life-saving alternative for patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot tolerate long-term blood-thinning medication.

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This medical milestone improves healthcare accessibility in Northeast India, reducing the need for patients to travel to major metropolitan hubs for specialized cardiac care.

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Recognised as one of the Best Cardiology Hospitals in Guwahati, Apollo's expert team brings new hope to patients who cannot safely take blood-thinning medicines

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