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The optimal strategy for secondary prevention in these patients remains unknown.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We reviewed all percutaneous left atrial appendage closures (LAAC) attempted in AF patients experiencing an ischemic stroke under OAC and who were prospectively collected in four European centers. All index strokes were categorized by an experienced neurologist to exclude patients with non\u2010cardioembolic etiology or insufficient OAC. The primary endpoint was a recurrent ischemic stroke at 2\u2009years after the procedure. Secondary endpoints included procedure\u2010related complications and 2\u2010year death.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Of 2234 patients submitted to LAAC procedure, 95 had a cardioembolic breakthrough stroke. LAAC procedures were performed at a mean of 4\u2009months after the breakthrough stroke. 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