Complex Left Atrial Appendage Morphology and Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus Formation in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

2014181 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Masayoshi Yamamoto · University of Tsukuba

Yoshihiro Seo · University of Tsukuba

Naoto Kawamatsu · University of Tsukuba

Kimi Sato · University of Tsukuba

Akinori Sugano · University of Tsukuba

Tomoko Machino‐Ohtsuka · University of Tsukuba

Ryo Kawamura ·

Abstract

Complex LAA morphology characterized by an increased number of LAA lobes was associated with the presence of LAA thrombus independently of clinical risk and blood stasis. This study suggests that LAA morphology might be a congenital risk factor for LAA thrombus formation in patients with AF.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging

Volume 7, Issue 2, pp. 337-343

DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.113.001317

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