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Your left atrial appendage (LAA) is a small pouch of tissue that extends from your left atrium (upper heart chamber). The LAA is in a groove between two chambers.
After identifying the LAA, the surgeon places the clip at the base of the LAA to block blood from entering. The procedure takes about an hour, though your surgery may last longer if you are having additional procedures done at the same time.