I don't know if you are up to it for a host of considerations of course, but in case you want to look into a possible fix, or an AtriClip device, a fabric-coated metal clip used to close off the left atrial appendage, below is contact information for a great cardiac surgeon in Raleigh, NC.

You can contact his office to set up a consultation online, or a visit. Dr. Bryon Boulton is Director of the WakeMed Structural Heart Program at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC. Phone (919) 231-6333.

Dr. Boulton repaired my mitral valve, did the LAAC with the AtriClip, and did my ablation. That was 3 years ago. I am as fine as wine and off all meds at 81 years old. Fixing the heart is as much an art as a science, so we must find the heart surgeon who is best at both.

I know it's a big decision, but I felt duty bound to offer this information.
Regards,
Sagan