Risk of Death and Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Atrial Arrhythmia and Thrombus or Sludge in Left Atrial Appendage at One-Year Follow-Up

Thrombus in the left atrial appendage is a contraindication for cardioversion. Sludge is considered similarly as threatening as thrombus; however, the risk of death and ischemic stroke in patients with atrial arrhythmia and thrombus or sludge is not well-known. This study focused on assessing the ri...

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Main Authors: Katarzyna Kosmalska, Natasza Gilis-Malinowska, Malgorzata Rzyman, Ludmila Danilowicz-Szymanowicz, Marcin Fijalkowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/4/1128