Devi Nair
Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology & Research at St. Bernard's Healthcare; expert in atrial fibrillation treatment and left atrial appendage occlusion
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Jun 1, 2026
Stefan SimovicHOST
Can you tell us, um, after the OPTION trial, what was your initial reaction to the data, and how to actually see the results of, of the OPTION trial?
Devi NairGUEST
Well, um, you know, full disclosure, I was, I was an author in the OPTION trial, was one of the biggest enrollers in the OPTION trial.
Devi NairGUEST
And, um, my initial reaction was that OPTION validated what many of us have been wondering for many years.
Devi NairGUEST
You know, as, as electrophysiologists, we spend hours discussing rhythm control with our AF patients.
Devi NairGUEST
But when it comes to stroke prevention, we often default to lifelong anticoagulation because that's what guidelines said.
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