Morphology and location of thrombus and sludge in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation

Abstract Background Stroke and thromboembolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) primarily arise from thrombi or sludge in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Comprehensive insight into the characteristics of these formations is essential for effective risk assessment and management. Methods We...

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Main Authors: Jing Cui, Shi-Jun Xia, Ri-Bo Tang, Liu He, Xue-Yuan Guo, Song-Nan Li, Nian Liu, Cai-Hua Sang, De-Yong Long, Xin Du, Jian-Zeng Dong, Chang-Sheng Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-024-04073-w