2022
DOI: 10.5114/ms.2022.117672
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Left atrial appendage thrombus in patients referred to electrical cardioversion for typical atrial flutter

Abstract: Introduction:Patients with atrial flutter (AFL) are at risk of stroke; however, the stratification of stroke risk is difficult. It remains unknown whether left atrial appendage thrombus (LAAT) in AFL patients on chronic oral anticoagulation (OAC) contributes significantly to that risk. Aim of the research:To assess the prevalence and predictors of LAAT, and its role in the prediction of mortality, stroke, and systemic thromboembolic events among consecutive AFL patients on OAC admitted for electrical cardiover… Show more

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