Use of Computed Tomography Scan to Rule Out Phantom Thrombus in the Left Atrial Appendage

Use of Computed Tomography Scan to Rule Out Phantom Thrombus in the Left Atrial Appendage

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Occurrence of left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus is a frequent complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) and it increase thromboembolic risk. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is considered the gold standard to ensure that this chamber is thrombus free. Multidetector computed tomography (CT)...

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Main Authors: Luis Arabia, Sergio Lucino, José Tibaldi, Diego Li Gambi, Romina García, Maria Eugenia Pérez, Franco Bottello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Linceu Editorial 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Thrombus
Left atrial appendage
Computed tomography
Online Access:https://jca.emnuvens.com.br/jca/article/view/3392

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